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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,727.60, 935,591.40 and 599,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,727.60, 935,591.40 and 599,233.20 is: 898,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,727.60 : 935,591.40 = 599,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,727.60/935,591.40 = 599,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,727.60x = 935,591.40 × 599,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,727.60x = 560,637,428,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,637,428,514.48/623,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,849.80

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