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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,235.36, 897,353.42 and 177,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,235.36, 897,353.42 and 177,507.52 is: 266,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,235.36 : 897,353.42 = 177,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,235.36/897,353.42 = 177,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,235.36x = 897,353.42 × 177,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,235.36x = 159,286,980,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,286,980,147.72/598,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,261.39

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