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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,070.78, 897,195.77 and 193,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,070.78, 897,195.77 and 193,127.68 is: 289,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,070.78 : 897,195.77 = 193,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,070.78/897,195.77 = 193,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,070.78x = 897,195.77 × 193,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,070.78x = 173,273,337,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,273,337,565.91/598,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,720.45

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