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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,381.24, 896,823.30 and 298,945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,381.24, 896,823.30 and 298,945.24 is: 448,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,381.24 : 896,823.30 = 298,945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,381.24/896,823.30 = 298,945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,381.24x = 896,823.30 × 298,945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,381.24x = 268,101,056,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,101,056,656.09/598,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,043.89

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