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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,351, 1,569,541.26 and 298,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,351, 1,569,541.26 and 298,397 is: 447,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,351 : 1,569,541.26 = 298,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,351/1,569,541.26 = 298,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,351x = 1,569,541.26 × 298,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,351x = 468,346,403,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,346,403,360.22/1,046,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,599.71

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