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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,999.70, 896,999.55 and 198,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,999.70, 896,999.55 and 198,702.10 is: 298,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,999.70 : 896,999.55 = 198,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,999.70/896,999.55 = 198,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,999.70x = 896,999.55 × 198,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,999.70x = 178,235,694,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,235,694,284.06/597,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,053.15

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