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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,153.58, 896,967.90 and 223,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,153.58, 896,967.90 and 223,914.14 is: 335,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,153.58 : 896,967.90 = 223,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,153.58/896,967.90 = 223,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,153.58x = 896,967.90 × 223,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,153.58x = 200,843,795,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,843,795,936.11/598,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,772.96

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