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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,426.60, 896,891.46 and 298,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,426.60, 896,891.46 and 298,991.02 is: 448,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,426.60 : 896,891.46 = 298,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,426.60/896,891.46 = 298,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,426.60x = 896,891.46 × 298,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,426.60x = 268,162,492,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,162,492,454.69/598,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,112.59

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