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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,298.20, 957,447.30 and 598,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,298.20, 957,447.30 and 598,932.20 is: 898,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,298.20 : 957,447.30 = 598,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,298.20/957,447.30 = 598,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,298.20x = 957,447.30 × 598,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,298.20x = 573,446,017,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,446,017,773.06/638,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,398.30

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