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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,246.24, 897,175.20 and 198,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,246.24, 897,175.20 and 198,779.74 is: 298,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,246.24 : 897,175.20 = 198,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,246.24/897,175.20 = 198,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,246.24x = 897,175.20 × 198,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,246.24x = 178,340,252,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,340,252,990.45/598,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,105.10

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