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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,281.69, 897,430.35 and 198,922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,281.69, 897,430.35 and 198,922.46 is: 298,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,281.69 : 897,430.35 = 198,922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,281.69/897,430.35 = 198,922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,281.69x = 897,430.35 × 198,922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,281.69x = 178,519,052,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,519,052,900.66/598,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,386.29

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