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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,224.96, 897,143.31 and 198,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,224.96, 897,143.31 and 198,758.48 is: 298,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,224.96 : 897,143.31 = 198,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,224.96/897,143.31 = 198,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,224.96x = 897,143.31 × 198,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,224.96x = 178,314,836,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,314,836,152.05/598,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,073.21

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