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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,495.64, 896,993.94 and 299,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,495.64, 896,993.94 and 299,060.24 is: 448,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,495.64 : 896,993.94 = 299,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,495.64/896,993.94 = 299,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,495.64x = 896,993.94 × 299,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,495.64x = 268,255,222,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,255,222,974.95/598,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,215.83

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