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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,297.20, 957,445.80 and 598,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,297.20, 957,445.80 and 598,931.20 is: 898,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,297.20 : 957,445.80 = 598,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,297.20/957,445.80 = 598,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,297.20x = 957,445.80 × 598,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,297.20x = 573,444,161,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,444,161,928.96/638,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,396.80

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