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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,611.52, 898,081.31 and 298,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,611.52, 898,081.31 and 298,730.08 is: 448,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,611.52 : 898,081.31 = 298,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,611.52/898,081.31 = 298,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,611.52x = 898,081.31 × 298,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,611.52x = 268,283,901,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,283,901,582.81/598,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,176.98

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