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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,282.69, 897,431.85 and 198,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,282.69, 897,431.85 and 198,923.46 is: 298,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,282.69 : 897,431.85 = 198,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,282.69/897,431.85 = 198,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,282.69x = 897,431.85 × 198,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,282.69x = 178,520,248,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520,248,716.20/598,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,387.79

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