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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,954.35, 897,083.10 and 198,597.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,954.35, 897,083.10 and 198,597.22 is: 297,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,954.35 : 897,083.10 = 198,597.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,954.35/897,083.10 = 198,597.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,954.35x = 897,083.10 × 198,597.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,954.35x = 178,158,207,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,158,207,526.27/597,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,946.17

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