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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,281.72, 897,159.72 and 224,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,281.72, 897,159.72 and 224,042.28 is: 335,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,281.72 : 897,159.72 = 224,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,281.72/897,159.72 = 224,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,281.72x = 897,159.72 × 224,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,281.72x = 201,001,709,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,001,709,192.96/598,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,964.99

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