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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,962.40, 898,443.60 and 319,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,962.40, 898,443.60 and 319,026.40 is: 478,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,962.40 : 898,443.60 = 319,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,962.40/898,443.60 = 319,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,962.40x = 898,443.60 × 319,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,962.40x = 286,627,227,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,627,227,311.04/598,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,539.60

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