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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,915.70, 898,373.55 and 430,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,915.70, 898,373.55 and 430,079.30 is: 645,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,915.70 : 898,373.55 = 430,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,915.70/898,373.55 = 430,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,915.70x = 898,373.55 × 430,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,915.70x = 386,371,867,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,371,867,522.52/598,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,118.95

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