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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,111.80, 942,167.70 and 599,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,111.80, 942,167.70 and 599,243.40 is: 898,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,111.80 : 942,167.70 = 599,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,111.80/942,167.70 = 599,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,111.80x = 942,167.70 × 599,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,111.80x = 564,587,775,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,587,775,918.18/628,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,865.10

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