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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,077.18, 897,288.93 and 177,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,077.18, 897,288.93 and 177,363.18 is: 266,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,077.18 : 897,288.93 = 177,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,077.18/897,288.93 = 177,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,077.18x = 897,288.93 × 177,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,077.18x = 159,146,018,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,146,018,003.60/598,077.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,096.12

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