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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,560.80, 1,278,841.20 and 598,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,560.80, 1,278,841.20 and 598,199.20 is: 897,298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,560.80 : 1,278,841.20 = 598,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,560.80/1,278,841.20 = 598,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,560.80x = 1,278,841.20 × 598,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,560.80x = 765,001,782,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,001,782,767.04/852,560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,298.80

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