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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,154.58, 896,969.40 and 223,915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,154.58, 896,969.40 and 223,915.14 is: 335,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,154.58 : 896,969.40 = 223,915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,154.58/896,969.40 = 223,915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,154.58x = 896,969.40 × 223,915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,154.58x = 200,845,028,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,845,028,776.72/598,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,774.46

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