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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,336.62, 898,113.51 and 299,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,336.62, 898,113.51 and 299,031.90 is: 448,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,336.62 : 898,113.51 = 299,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,336.62/898,113.51 = 299,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,336.62x = 898,113.51 × 299,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,336.62x = 268,564,589,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,564,589,310.97/598,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,852.00

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