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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,666.20, 897,999.30 and 533,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,666.20, 897,999.30 and 533,712.30 is: 800,568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,666.20 : 897,999.30 = 533,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,666.20/897,999.30 = 533,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,666.20x = 897,999.30 × 533,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,666.20x = 479,273,271,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,273,271,801.39/598,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,568.45

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