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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,026.66, 897,037.11 and 198,697.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,026.66, 897,037.11 and 198,697.38 is: 298,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,026.66 : 897,037.11 = 198,697.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,026.66/897,037.11 = 198,697.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,026.66x = 897,037.11 × 198,697.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,026.66x = 178,238,923,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,238,923,519.77/598,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,045.11

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