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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,131.53, 897,245.89 and 177,406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,131.53, 897,245.89 and 177,406.19 is: 266,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,131.53 : 897,245.89 = 177,406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,131.53/897,245.89 = 177,406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,131.53x = 897,245.89 × 177,406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,131.53x = 159,176,974,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,176,974,838.06/598,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,123.70

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