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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,009.13, 897,165.23 and 198,651.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,009.13, 897,165.23 and 198,651.99 is: 298,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,009.13 : 897,165.23 = 198,651.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,009.13/897,165.23 = 198,651.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,009.13x = 897,165.23 × 198,651.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,009.13x = 178,223,657,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,223,657,305.05/598,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,028.32

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