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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,889.62, 956,835.78 and 598,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,889.62, 956,835.78 and 598,917.28 is: 898,377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,889.62 : 956,835.78 = 598,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,889.62/956,835.78 = 598,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,889.62x = 956,835.78 × 598,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,889.62x = 573,065,482,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,065,482,764.28/637,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,377.19

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