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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,277.74, 897,222.37 and 198,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,277.74, 897,222.37 and 198,811.18 is: 298,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,277.74 : 897,222.37 = 198,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,277.74/897,222.37 = 198,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,277.74x = 897,222.37 × 198,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,277.74x = 178,377,838,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,377,838,102.10/598,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,152.22

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