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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,261.71, 897,198.39 and 198,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,261.71, 897,198.39 and 198,795.27 is: 298,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,261.71 : 897,198.39 = 198,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,261.71/897,198.39 = 198,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,261.71x = 897,198.39 × 198,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,261.71x = 178,358,796,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,358,796,183.62/598,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,128.38

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