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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,060.86, 897,107.78 and 193,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,060.86, 897,107.78 and 193,270.38 is: 289,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,060.86 : 897,107.78 = 193,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,060.86/897,107.78 = 193,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,060.86x = 897,107.78 × 193,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,060.86x = 173,384,361,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,384,361,541.56/598,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,910.90

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