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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,010.13, 897,166.73 and 198,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,010.13, 897,166.73 and 198,652.99 is: 298,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,010.13 : 897,166.73 = 198,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,010.13/897,166.73 = 198,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,010.13x = 897,166.73 × 198,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,010.13x = 178,224,853,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,224,853,443.02/598,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,029.82

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