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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,540.13, 898,865.51 and 362,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,540.13, 898,865.51 and 362,826.54 is: 543,970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,540.13 : 898,865.51 = 362,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,540.13/898,865.51 = 362,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,540.13x = 898,865.51 × 362,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,540.13x = 326,132,261,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,132,261,104.50/599,540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,970.69

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