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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,925.70, 898,858.08 and 417,833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,925.70, 898,858.08 and 417,833.46 is: 627,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,925.70 : 898,858.08 = 417,833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,925.70/898,858.08 = 417,833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,925.70x = 898,858.08 × 417,833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,925.70x = 375,572,981,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,572,981,615.36/598,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,077.75

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