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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,279.17, 896,670.36 and 298,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,279.17, 896,670.36 and 298,843.34 is: 447,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,279.17 : 896,670.36 = 298,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,279.17/896,670.36 = 298,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,279.17x = 896,670.36 × 298,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,279.17x = 267,963,965,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,963,965,261.40/598,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,891.18

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