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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,353, 1,569,544.26 and 298,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,353, 1,569,544.26 and 298,399 is: 447,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,353 : 1,569,544.26 = 298,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,353/1,569,544.26 = 298,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,353x = 1,569,544.26 × 298,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,353x = 468,350,437,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,350,437,639.74/1,046,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,602.71

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