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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,901.68, 956,853.84 and 598,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,901.68, 956,853.84 and 598,929.28 is: 898,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,901.68 : 956,853.84 = 598,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,901.68/956,853.84 = 598,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,901.68x = 956,853.84 × 598,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,901.68x = 573,087,781,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,087,781,456.44/637,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,395.16

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