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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,943.20, 898,414.80 and 441,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,943.20, 898,414.80 and 441,479.20 is: 662,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,943.20 : 898,414.80 = 441,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,943.20/898,414.80 = 441,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,943.20x = 898,414.80 × 441,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,943.20x = 396,631,447,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,631,447,172.16/598,943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,218.80

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