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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,179.85, 896,155.15 and 218,068.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,179.85, 896,155.15 and 218,068.85 is: 327,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,179.85 : 896,155.15 = 218,068.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,179.85/896,155.15 = 218,068.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,179.85x = 896,155.15 × 218,068.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,179.85x = 195,423,522,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,423,522,982.08/597,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,244.00

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