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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,258.59, 897,562.85 and 177,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,258.59, 897,562.85 and 177,545.40 is: 266,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,258.59 : 897,562.85 = 177,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,258.59/897,562.85 = 177,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,258.59x = 897,562.85 × 177,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,258.59x = 159,358,154,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358,154,340.66/598,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,370.02

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