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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,927.70, 898,391.55 and 430,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,927.70, 898,391.55 and 430,091.30 is: 645,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,927.70 : 898,391.55 = 430,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,927.70/898,391.55 = 430,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,927.70x = 898,391.55 × 430,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,927.70x = 386,390,389,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,390,389,648.52/598,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,136.95

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