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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,243.68, 897,539.31 and 193,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,243.68, 897,539.31 and 193,427.28 is: 290,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,243.68 : 897,539.31 = 193,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,243.68/897,539.31 = 193,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,243.68x = 897,539.31 × 193,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,243.68x = 173,608,587,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,608,587,426.38/598,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,197.11

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