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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,133.10, 897,248.24 and 177,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,133.10, 897,248.24 and 177,407.76 is: 266,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,133.10 : 897,248.24 = 177,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,133.10/897,248.24 = 177,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,133.10x = 897,248.24 × 177,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,133.10x = 159,178,800,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178,800,422.34/598,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,126.05

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