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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,047.68, 898,571.52 and 411,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,047.68, 898,571.52 and 411,490.56 is: 617,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,047.68 : 898,571.52 = 411,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,047.68/898,571.52 = 411,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,047.68x = 898,571.52 × 411,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,047.68x = 369,753,697,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,753,697,964.85/599,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,235.84

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