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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,227.96, 897,147.81 and 198,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,227.96, 897,147.81 and 198,761.49 is: 298,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,227.96 : 897,147.81 = 198,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,227.96/897,147.81 = 198,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,227.96x = 897,147.81 × 198,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,227.96x = 178,318,435,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,318,435,465.84/598,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,077.74

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