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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,190.28, 897,706.26 and 541,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,190.28, 897,706.26 and 541,018.50 is: 811,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,190.28 : 897,706.26 = 541,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,190.28/897,706.26 = 541,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,190.28x = 897,706.26 × 541,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,190.28x = 485,675,694,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,675,694,225.81/598,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,908.37

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