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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,901.10, 898,351.65 and 539,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,901.10, 898,351.65 and 539,852.10 is: 809,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,901.10 : 898,351.65 = 539,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,901.10/898,351.65 = 539,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,901.10x = 898,351.65 × 539,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,901.10x = 484,977,024,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,977,024,790.97/598,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,778.15

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