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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,979.59, 897,389.69 and 540,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,979.59, 897,389.69 and 540,808.16 is: 811,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,979.59 : 897,389.69 = 540,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,979.59/897,389.69 = 540,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,979.59x = 897,389.69 × 540,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,979.59x = 485,315,659,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,315,659,860.88/597,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,592.35

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