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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,233.94, 897,156.80 and 198,767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,233.94, 897,156.80 and 198,767.46 is: 298,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,233.94 : 897,156.80 = 198,767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,233.94/897,156.80 = 198,767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,233.94x = 897,156.80 × 198,767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,233.94x = 178,325,578,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,325,578,357.73/598,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,086.70

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