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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,008.13, 897,163.73 and 198,650.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,008.13, 897,163.73 and 198,650.99 is: 298,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,008.13 : 897,163.73 = 198,650.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,008.13/897,163.73 = 198,650.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,008.13x = 897,163.73 × 198,650.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,008.13x = 178,222,463,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,222,463,156.59/598,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,026.82

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