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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,874.31, 897,563.97 and 299,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,874.31, 897,563.97 and 299,440.53 is: 448,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,874.31 : 897,563.97 = 299,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,874.31/897,563.97 = 299,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,874.31x = 897,563.97 × 299,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,874.31x = 268,767,030,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,767,030,885.70/598,874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,787.04

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