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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,195.27, 897,382.53 and 193,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,195.27, 897,382.53 and 193,252.18 is: 289,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,195.27 : 897,382.53 = 193,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,195.27/897,382.53 = 193,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,195.27x = 897,382.53 × 193,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,195.27x = 173,421,130,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,421,130,216.42/598,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,907.22

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