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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,848.80, 898,273.20 and 563,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,848.80, 898,273.20 and 563,419.40 is: 845,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,848.80 : 898,273.20 = 563,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,848.80/898,273.20 = 563,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,848.80x = 898,273.20 × 563,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,848.80x = 506,104,547,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,104,547,380.08/598,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,129.10

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