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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,787.28, 898,461.08 and 261,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,787.28, 898,461.08 and 261,784.24 is: 392,798.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,787.28 : 898,461.08 = 261,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,787.28/898,461.08 = 261,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,787.28x = 898,461.08 × 261,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,787.28x = 235,202,950,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,202,950,997.38/598,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,798.84

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