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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,179.88, 898,616.48 and 535,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,179.88, 898,616.48 and 535,086.36 is: 798,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,179.88 : 898,616.48 = 535,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,179.88/898,616.48 = 535,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,179.88x = 898,616.48 × 535,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,179.88x = 480,837,421,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,837,421,319.21/602,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,494.66

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