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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,070.16, 897,256.32 and 198,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,070.16, 897,256.32 and 198,713.04 is: 298,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,070.16 : 897,256.32 = 198,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,070.16/897,256.32 = 198,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,070.16x = 897,256.32 × 198,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,070.16x = 178,296,531,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,296,531,006.41/598,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,119.76

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