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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,851.20, 898,276.80 and 555,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,851.20, 898,276.80 and 555,548.60 is: 833,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,851.20 : 898,276.80 = 555,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,851.20/898,276.80 = 555,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,851.20x = 898,276.80 × 555,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,851.20x = 499,036,418,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,036,418,652.48/598,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,322.90

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