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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,958.91, 895,709.46 and 447,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,958.91, 895,709.46 and 447,262.51 is: 668,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,958.91 : 895,709.46 = 447,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,958.91/895,709.46 = 447,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,958.91x = 895,709.46 × 447,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,958.91x = 400,617,261,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,617,261,310.35/598,958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,856.00

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