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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,130.53, 897,244.39 and 177,405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,130.53, 897,244.39 and 177,405.19 is: 266,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,130.53 : 897,244.39 = 177,405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,130.53/897,244.39 = 177,405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,130.53x = 897,244.39 × 177,405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,130.53x = 159,175,809,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,175,809,463.03/598,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,122.20

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