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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,720.91, 897,438.63 and 298,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,720.91, 897,438.63 and 298,608.62 is: 447,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,720.91 : 897,438.63 = 298,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,720.91/897,438.63 = 298,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,720.91x = 897,438.63 × 298,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,720.91x = 267,982,910,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,982,910,838.99/598,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,592.37

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