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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,846.60, 898,269.90 and 539,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,846.60, 898,269.90 and 539,797.60 is: 809,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,846.60 : 898,269.90 = 539,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,846.60/898,269.90 = 539,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,846.60x = 898,269.90 × 539,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,846.60x = 484,883,936,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,883,936,172.24/598,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,696.40

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