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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,256.96, 897,122.72 and 224,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,256.96, 897,122.72 and 224,017.52 is: 335,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,256.96 : 897,122.72 = 224,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,256.96/897,122.72 = 224,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,256.96x = 897,122.72 × 224,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,256.96x = 200,971,206,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,971,206,870.05/598,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,927.90

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