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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,252.73, 897,042.33 and 198,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,252.73, 897,042.33 and 198,679.32 is: 297,907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,252.73 : 897,042.33 = 198,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,252.73/897,042.33 = 198,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,252.73x = 897,042.33 × 198,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,252.73x = 178,223,760,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,223,760,135.62/598,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,907.14

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