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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,923.70, 1,346,885.42 and 598,988.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,923.70, 1,346,885.42 and 598,988.07 is: 898,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,923.70 : 1,346,885.42 = 598,988.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,923.70/1,346,885.42 = 598,988.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,923.70x = 1,346,885.42 × 598,988.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,923.70x = 806,768,295,242.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,768,295,242.00/897,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,482.01

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