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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,270.94, 897,269.55 and 171,803.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,270.94, 897,269.55 and 171,803.37 is: 257,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,270.94 : 897,269.55 = 171,803.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,270.94/897,269.55 = 171,803.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,270.94x = 897,269.55 × 171,803.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,270.94x = 154,153,934,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,153,934,457.19/598,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,665.76

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