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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,421.37, 897,159.42 and 298,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,421.37, 897,159.42 and 298,736.76 is: 447,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,421.37 : 897,159.42 = 298,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,421.37/897,159.42 = 298,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,421.37x = 897,159.42 × 298,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,421.37x = 268,014,498,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,014,498,334.28/598,421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,869.20

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