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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,115.34, 897,221.61 and 177,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,115.34, 897,221.61 and 177,390 is: 266,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,115.34 : 897,221.61 = 177,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,115.34/897,221.61 = 177,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,115.34x = 897,221.61 × 177,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,115.34x = 159,158,141,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,158,141,397.90/598,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,099.41

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