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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,725.20, 898,087.80 and 533,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,725.20, 898,087.80 and 533,771.30 is: 800,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,725.20 : 898,087.80 = 533,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,725.20/898,087.80 = 533,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,725.20x = 898,087.80 × 533,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,725.20x = 479,373,492,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,373,492,520.14/598,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,656.95

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