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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,014.56, 897,169.50 and 177,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,014.56, 897,169.50 and 177,290.44 is: 265,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,014.56 : 897,169.50 = 177,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,014.56/897,169.50 = 177,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,014.56x = 897,169.50 × 177,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,014.56x = 159,059,573,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059,573,166.66/598,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,979.43

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