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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,229.46, 897,517.94 and 193,413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,229.46, 897,517.94 and 193,413.03 is: 290,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,229.46 : 897,517.94 = 193,413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,229.46/897,517.94 = 193,413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,229.46x = 897,517.94 × 193,413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,229.46x = 173,591,663,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,591,663,287.69/598,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,175.72

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