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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,106.55, 897,248.93 and 213,826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,106.55, 897,248.93 and 213,826.35 is: 320,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,106.55 : 897,248.93 = 213,826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,106.55/897,248.93 = 213,826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,106.55x = 897,248.93 × 213,826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,106.55x = 191,855,462,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,855,462,674.17/598,106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,771.38

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