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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,967.40, 898,451.10 and 319,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,967.40, 898,451.10 and 319,031.40 is: 478,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,967.40 : 898,451.10 = 319,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,967.40/898,451.10 = 319,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,967.40x = 898,451.10 × 319,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,967.40x = 286,634,112,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,634,112,264.54/598,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,547.10

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