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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,282.72, 897,161.22 and 224,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,282.72, 897,161.22 and 224,043.28 is: 335,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,282.72 : 897,161.22 = 224,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,282.72/897,161.22 = 224,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,282.72x = 897,161.22 × 224,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,282.72x = 201,002,942,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,002,942,417.60/598,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,966.48

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