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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,358.46, 888,856.32 and 598,743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,358.46, 888,856.32 and 598,743.04 is: 825,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,358.46 : 888,856.32 = 598,743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,358.46/888,856.32 = 598,743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,358.46x = 888,856.32 × 598,743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,358.46x = 532,196,535,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,196,535,160.01/644,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,932.41

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