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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,911.60, 898,367.40 and 299,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,911.60, 898,367.40 and 299,438.40 is: 449,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,911.60 : 898,367.40 = 299,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,911.60/898,367.40 = 299,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,911.60x = 898,367.40 × 299,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,911.60x = 269,005,696,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,005,696,868.16/598,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,157.60

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