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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,112.80, 897,284.40 and 302,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,112.80, 897,284.40 and 302,624.80 is: 453,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,112.80 : 897,284.40 = 302,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,112.80/897,284.40 = 302,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,112.80x = 897,284.40 × 302,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,112.80x = 271,540,512,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,540,512,093.12/598,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,995.49

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