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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,218.67, 897,727.05 and 310,295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,218.67, 897,727.05 and 310,295.67 is: 465,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,218.67 : 897,727.05 = 310,295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,218.67/897,727.05 = 310,295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,218.67x = 897,727.05 × 310,295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,218.67x = 278,560,816,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,560,816,456.87/598,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,650.49

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