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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,085.81, 897,301.87 and 177,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,085.81, 897,301.87 and 177,371.81 is: 266,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,085.81 : 897,301.87 = 177,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,085.81/897,301.87 = 177,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,085.81x = 897,301.87 × 177,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,085.81x = 159,156,051,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,156,051,868.35/598,085.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,109.06

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