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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,174.80, 896,147.57 and 218,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,174.80, 896,147.57 and 218,063.79 is: 327,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,174.80 : 896,147.57 = 218,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,174.80/896,147.57 = 218,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,174.80x = 896,147.57 × 218,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,174.80x = 195,417,334,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,417,334,423.17/597,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,236.41

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