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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,541.13, 898,867 and 362,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,541.13, 898,867 and 362,827.54 is: 543,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,541.13 : 898,867 = 362,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,541.13/898,867 = 362,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,541.13x = 898,867 × 362,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,541.13x = 326,133,702,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,133,702,397.18/599,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,972.19

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