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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,934.46, 897,017.19 and 193,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,934.46, 897,017.19 and 193,235.57 is: 289,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,934.46 : 897,017.19 = 193,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,934.46/897,017.19 = 193,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,934.46x = 897,017.19 × 193,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,934.46x = 173,335,631,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,335,631,209.27/597,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,890.69

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