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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,872.60, 898,308.90 and 539,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,872.60, 898,308.90 and 539,823.60 is: 809,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,872.60 : 898,308.90 = 539,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,872.60/898,308.90 = 539,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,872.60x = 898,308.90 × 539,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,872.60x = 484,928,344,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,928,344,310.04/598,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,735.40

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