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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,912.60, 898,368.90 and 362,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,912.60, 898,368.90 and 362,716.60 is: 544,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,912.60 : 898,368.90 = 362,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,912.60/898,368.90 = 362,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,912.60x = 898,368.90 × 362,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,912.60x = 325,853,312,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,853,312,953.74/598,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,074.90

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