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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,264.59, 897,571.86 and 177,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,264.59, 897,571.86 and 177,551.40 is: 266,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,264.59 : 897,571.86 = 177,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,264.59/897,571.86 = 177,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,264.59x = 897,571.86 × 177,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,264.59x = 159,365,140,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,365,140,343.60/598,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,379.03

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