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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,364.58, 897,610.62 and 436,822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,364.58, 897,610.62 and 436,822.98 is: 654,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,364.58 : 897,610.62 = 436,822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,364.58/897,610.62 = 436,822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,364.58x = 897,610.62 × 436,822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,364.58x = 392,096,942,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,096,942,030.11/599,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,187.72

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