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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,101.30, 897,310.35 and 260,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,101.30, 897,310.35 and 260,997.30 is: 391,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,101.30 : 897,310.35 = 260,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,101.30/897,310.35 = 260,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,101.30x = 897,310.35 × 260,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,101.30x = 234,195,578,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,195,578,612.06/598,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,565.07

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