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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,120.56, 896,917.50 and 218,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,120.56, 896,917.50 and 218,942.82 is: 328,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,120.56 : 896,917.50 = 218,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,120.56/896,917.50 = 218,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,120.56x = 896,917.50 × 218,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,120.56x = 196,373,646,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,373,646,757.35/598,120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,317.83

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