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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,278.17, 896,668.86 and 298,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,278.17, 896,668.86 and 298,842.34 is: 447,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,278.17 : 896,668.86 = 298,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,278.17/896,668.86 = 298,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,278.17x = 896,668.86 × 298,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,278.17x = 267,962,620,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,962,620,327.53/598,278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,889.68

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