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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,535.35, 899,925.91 and 401,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,535.35, 899,925.91 and 401,241.41 is: 602,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,535.35 : 899,925.91 = 401,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,535.35/899,925.91 = 401,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,535.35x = 899,925.91 × 401,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,535.35x = 361,087,535,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,087,535,521.20/599,535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,278.98

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