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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,059.86, 897,106.28 and 193,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,059.86, 897,106.28 and 193,269.38 is: 289,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,059.86 : 897,106.28 = 193,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,059.86/897,106.28 = 193,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,059.86x = 897,106.28 × 193,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,059.86x = 173,383,169,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,383,169,077.83/598,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,909.39

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