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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,998.60, 899,997.90 and 530,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,998.60, 899,997.90 and 530,014.60 is: 795,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,998.60 : 899,997.90 = 530,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,998.60/899,997.90 = 530,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,998.60x = 899,997.90 × 530,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,998.60x = 477,012,026,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,012,026,969.34/599,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,021.90

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