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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,235.71, 897,159.42 and 198,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,235.71, 897,159.42 and 198,769.24 is: 298,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,235.71 : 897,159.42 = 198,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,235.71/897,159.42 = 198,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,235.71x = 897,159.42 × 198,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,235.71x = 178,327,696,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,327,696,072.24/598,235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,089.35

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