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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,607.77, 898,075.68 and 298,726.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,607.77, 898,075.68 and 298,726.33 is: 448,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,607.77 : 898,075.68 = 298,726.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,607.77/898,075.68 = 298,726.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,607.77x = 898,075.68 × 298,726.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,607.77x = 268,278,851,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,278,851,948.65/598,607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,171.35

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