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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,924.70, 898,856.58 and 417,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,924.70, 898,856.58 and 417,832.46 is: 627,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,924.70 : 898,856.58 = 417,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,924.70/898,856.58 = 417,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,924.70x = 898,856.58 × 417,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,924.70x = 375,571,456,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,571,456,008.59/598,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,076.25

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