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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,117.20, 898,675.80 and 550,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,117.20, 898,675.80 and 550,128.40 is: 825,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,117.20 : 898,675.80 = 550,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,117.20/898,675.80 = 550,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,117.20x = 898,675.80 × 550,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,117.20x = 494,387,079,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,387,079,972.72/599,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,192.60

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