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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,220.44, 897,136.56 and 198,753.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,220.44, 897,136.56 and 198,753.95 is: 298,066.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,220.44 : 897,136.56 = 198,753.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,220.44/897,136.56 = 198,753.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,220.44x = 897,136.56 × 198,753.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,220.44x = 178,309,437,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,309,437,232.25/598,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,066.44

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