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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,093.60, 897,140.40 and 550,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,093.60, 897,140.40 and 550,854.40 is: 826,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,093.60 : 897,140.40 = 550,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,093.60/897,140.40 = 550,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,093.60x = 897,140.40 × 550,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,093.60x = 494,193,736,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,193,736,757.76/598,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,281.60

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