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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,221.67, 897,731.55 and 310,298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,221.67, 897,731.55 and 310,298.67 is: 465,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,221.67 : 897,731.55 = 310,298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,221.67/897,731.55 = 310,298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,221.67x = 897,731.55 × 310,298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,221.67x = 278,564,905,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,564,905,982.04/598,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,654.99

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