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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,086.81, 897,303.37 and 177,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,086.81, 897,303.37 and 177,372.81 is: 266,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,086.81 : 897,303.37 = 177,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,086.81/897,303.37 = 177,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,086.81x = 897,303.37 × 177,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,086.81x = 159,157,220,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,157,220,159.37/598,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,110.57

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