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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,271.62, 897,406.97 and 177,547.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,271.62, 897,406.97 and 177,547.49 is: 266,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,271.62 : 897,406.97 = 177,547.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,271.62/897,406.97 = 177,547.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,271.62x = 897,406.97 × 177,547.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,271.62x = 159,332,359,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,332,359,568.48/598,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,321.11

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