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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,973.20, 898,459.80 and 480,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,973.20, 898,459.80 and 480,875.20 is: 721,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,973.20 : 898,459.80 = 480,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,973.20/898,459.80 = 480,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,973.20x = 898,459.80 × 480,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,973.20x = 432,047,036,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,047,036,016.96/598,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,312.80

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