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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,234.46, 897,525.44 and 193,418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,234.46, 897,525.44 and 193,418.03 is: 290,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,234.46 : 897,525.44 = 193,418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,234.46/897,525.44 = 193,418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,234.46x = 897,525.44 × 193,418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,234.46x = 173,597,602,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,597,602,479.68/598,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,183.22

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