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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,867.20, 898,300.80 and 555,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,867.20, 898,300.80 and 555,564.60 is: 833,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,867.20 : 898,300.80 = 555,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,867.20/898,300.80 = 555,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,867.20x = 898,300.80 × 555,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,867.20x = 499,064,124,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,064,124,631.68/598,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,346.90

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