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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,723.41, 897,442.38 and 298,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,723.41, 897,442.38 and 298,611.12 is: 447,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,723.41 : 897,442.38 = 298,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,723.41/897,442.38 = 298,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,723.41x = 897,442.38 × 298,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,723.41x = 267,986,274,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,986,274,227.27/598,723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,596.12

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