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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,914.60, 898,371.90 and 362,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,914.60, 898,371.90 and 362,718.60 is: 544,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,914.60 : 898,371.90 = 362,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,914.60/898,371.90 = 362,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,914.60x = 898,371.90 × 362,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,914.60x = 325,856,197,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,856,197,847.34/598,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,077.90

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