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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,247.24, 897,176.70 and 198,780.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,247.24, 897,176.70 and 198,780.74 is: 298,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,247.24 : 897,176.70 = 198,780.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,247.24/897,176.70 = 198,780.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,247.24x = 897,176.70 × 198,780.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,247.24x = 178,341,448,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,341,448,336.76/598,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,106.60

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