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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,216.98, 897,062.60 and 223,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,216.98, 897,062.60 and 223,977.54 is: 335,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,216.98 : 897,062.60 = 223,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,216.98/897,062.60 = 223,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,216.98x = 897,062.60 × 223,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,216.98x = 200,921,874,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,921,874,374.00/598,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,867.89

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