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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,072.78, 897,198.77 and 193,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,072.78, 897,198.77 and 193,129.68 is: 289,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,072.78 : 897,198.77 = 193,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,072.78/897,198.77 = 193,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,072.78x = 897,198.77 × 193,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,072.78x = 173,275,711,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,275,711,346.49/598,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,723.45

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