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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,133.09, 897,248.24 and 177,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,133.09, 897,248.24 and 177,407.75 is: 266,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,133.09 : 897,248.24 = 177,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,133.09/897,248.24 = 177,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,133.09x = 897,248.24 × 177,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,133.09x = 159,178,791,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178,791,449.86/598,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,126.04

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