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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,178.85, 896,153.65 and 218,067.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,178.85, 896,153.65 and 218,067.85 is: 327,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,178.85 : 896,153.65 = 218,067.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,178.85/896,153.65 = 218,067.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,178.85x = 896,153.65 × 218,067.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,178.85x = 195,422,295,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,422,295,244.38/597,178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,242.49

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