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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,922.70, 898,853.58 and 417,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,922.70, 898,853.58 and 417,830.46 is: 627,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,922.70 : 898,853.58 = 417,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,922.70/898,853.58 = 417,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,922.70x = 898,853.58 × 417,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,922.70x = 375,568,404,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,568,404,804.05/598,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,073.25

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