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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,227.48, 897,346.80 and 177,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,227.48, 897,346.80 and 177,503.40 is: 266,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,227.48 : 897,346.80 = 177,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,227.48/897,346.80 = 177,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,227.48x = 897,346.80 × 177,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,227.48x = 159,282,107,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,282,107,979.12/598,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,256.76

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