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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,240.69, 897,166.94 and 198,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,240.69, 897,166.94 and 198,774.20 is: 298,096.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,240.69 : 897,166.94 = 198,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,240.69/897,166.94 = 198,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,240.69x = 897,166.94 × 198,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,240.69x = 178,333,642,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,333,642,013.99/598,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,096.81

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