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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,069.78, 897,194.27 and 193,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,069.78, 897,194.27 and 193,126.68 is: 289,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,069.78 : 897,194.27 = 193,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,069.78/897,194.27 = 193,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,069.78x = 897,194.27 × 193,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,069.78x = 173,272,151,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,272,151,162.94/598,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,718.96

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