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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,755.80, 898,133.70 and 543,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,755.80, 898,133.70 and 543,459.80 is: 815,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,755.80 : 898,133.70 = 543,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,755.80/898,133.70 = 543,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,755.80x = 898,133.70 × 543,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,755.80x = 488,099,560,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,099,560,975.26/598,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,189.70

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