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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,511.70, 897,767.55 and 543,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,511.70, 897,767.55 and 543,399.30 is: 815,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,511.70 : 897,767.55 = 543,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,511.70/897,767.55 = 543,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,511.70x = 897,767.55 × 543,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,511.70x = 487,846,258,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,846,258,232.72/598,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,098.95

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