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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,868.80, 898,303.20 and 575,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,868.80, 898,303.20 and 575,249.20 is: 862,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,868.80 : 898,303.20 = 575,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,868.80/898,303.20 = 575,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,868.80x = 898,303.20 × 575,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,868.80x = 516,748,197,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,748,197,157.44/598,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,873.80

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