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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,229.46, 897,150.06 and 198,762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,229.46, 897,150.06 and 198,762.99 is: 298,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,229.46 : 897,150.06 = 198,762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,229.46/897,150.06 = 198,762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,229.46x = 897,150.06 × 198,762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,229.46x = 178,320,228,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,320,228,404.28/598,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,079.98

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