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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,263.09, 897,569.61 and 177,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,263.09, 897,569.61 and 177,549.90 is: 266,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,263.09 : 897,569.61 = 177,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,263.09/897,569.61 = 177,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,263.09x = 897,569.61 × 177,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,263.09x = 159,363,394,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,363,394,498.54/598,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,376.78

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