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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,415.80, 1,346,123.70 and 598,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,415.80, 1,346,123.70 and 598,817.40 is: 898,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,415.80 : 1,346,123.70 = 598,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,415.80/1,346,123.70 = 598,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,415.80x = 1,346,123.70 × 598,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,415.80x = 806,082,294,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,082,294,112.38/897,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,226.10

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