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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,023.58, 897,183 and 177,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,023.58, 897,183 and 177,299.44 is: 265,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,023.58 : 897,183 = 177,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,023.58/897,183 = 177,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,023.58x = 897,183 × 177,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,023.58x = 159,070,043,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070,043,477.52/598,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,992.93

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