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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,552.80, 895,237.20 and 535,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,552.80, 895,237.20 and 535,826.40 is: 801,419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,552.80 : 895,237.20 = 535,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,552.80/895,237.20 = 535,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,552.80x = 895,237.20 × 535,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,552.80x = 479,691,726,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,691,726,022.08/598,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,419.23

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