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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,627.80, 1,097,441.70 and 598,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,627.80, 1,097,441.70 and 598,658.20 is: 897,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,627.80 : 1,097,441.70 = 598,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,627.80/1,097,441.70 = 598,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,627.80x = 1,097,441.70 × 598,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,627.80x = 656,992,472,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,992,472,726.94/731,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,987.30

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