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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,844.20, 1,276,266.30 and 598,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,844.20, 1,276,266.30 and 598,901.80 is: 898,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,844.20 : 1,276,266.30 = 598,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,844.20/1,276,266.30 = 598,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,844.20x = 1,276,266.30 × 598,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,844.20x = 764,358,184,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,358,184,349.34/850,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,352.70

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