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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,155.44, 897,233.07 and 177,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,155.44, 897,233.07 and 177,427.67 is: 266,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,155.44 : 897,233.07 = 177,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,155.44/897,233.07 = 177,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,155.44x = 897,233.07 × 177,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,155.44x = 159,193,973,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,193,973,057.05/598,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,141.48

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