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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,062.10, 897,266.91 and 193,245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,062.10, 897,266.91 and 193,245.83 is: 289,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,062.10 : 897,266.91 = 193,245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,062.10/897,266.91 = 193,245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,062.10x = 897,266.91 × 193,245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,062.10x = 173,393,088,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,393,088,754.49/598,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,924.89

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