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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,007.13, 897,162.23 and 198,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,007.13, 897,162.23 and 198,649.99 is: 298,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,007.13 : 897,162.23 = 198,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,007.13/897,162.23 = 198,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,007.13x = 897,162.23 × 198,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,007.13x = 178,221,268,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221,268,017.88/598,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,025.32

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