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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,923.70, 898,385.55 and 549,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,923.70, 898,385.55 and 549,934.90 is: 824,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,923.70 : 898,385.55 = 549,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,923.70/898,385.55 = 549,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,923.70x = 898,385.55 × 549,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,923.70x = 494,053,567,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,053,567,600.70/598,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,902.35

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