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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,973.80, 898,460.70 and 508,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,973.80, 898,460.70 and 508,772.20 is: 763,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,973.80 : 898,460.70 = 508,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,973.80/898,460.70 = 508,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,973.80x = 898,460.70 × 508,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,973.80x = 457,111,826,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,111,826,952.54/598,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,158.30

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