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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,008.30, 942,012.45 and 599,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,008.30, 942,012.45 and 599,139.90 is: 898,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,008.30 : 942,012.45 = 599,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,008.30/942,012.45 = 599,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,008.30x = 942,012.45 × 599,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,008.30x = 564,397,245,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,397,245,091.76/628,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,709.85

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