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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,259.34, 897,563.97 and 177,546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,259.34, 897,563.97 and 177,546.15 is: 266,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,259.34 : 897,563.97 = 177,546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,259.34/897,563.97 = 177,546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,259.34x = 897,563.97 × 177,546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,259.34x = 159,359,027,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,359,027,252.22/598,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,371.15

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