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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,275.59, 896,664.98 and 298,839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,275.59, 896,664.98 and 298,839.75 is: 447,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,275.59 : 896,664.98 = 298,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,275.59/896,664.98 = 298,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,275.59x = 896,664.98 × 298,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,275.59x = 267,959,136,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,959,136,962.76/598,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,885.80

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