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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,071.78, 897,197.27 and 193,128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,071.78, 897,197.27 and 193,128.68 is: 289,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,071.78 : 897,197.27 = 193,128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,071.78/897,197.27 = 193,128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,071.78x = 897,197.27 × 193,128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,071.78x = 173,274,524,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,274,524,454.70/598,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,721.95

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