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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,845.60, 897,663.60 and 298,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,845.60, 897,663.60 and 298,864.80 is: 447,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,845.60 : 897,663.60 = 298,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,845.60/897,663.60 = 298,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,845.60x = 897,663.60 × 298,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,845.60x = 268,280,052,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,280,052,281.28/598,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,995.36

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