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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,194.27, 897,381.03 and 193,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,194.27, 897,381.03 and 193,251.18 is: 289,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,194.27 : 897,381.03 = 193,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,194.27/897,381.03 = 193,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,194.27x = 897,381.03 × 193,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,194.27x = 173,419,942,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,419,942,957.12/598,194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,905.72

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