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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,990, 847,715.58 and 298,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,990, 847,715.58 and 298,679.28 is: 448,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,990 : 847,715.58 = 298,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,990/847,715.58 = 298,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,990x = 847,715.58 × 298,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,990x = 253,195,079,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,195,079,079.18/564,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,140.82

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