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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,291.31, 897,444.78 and 198,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,291.31, 897,444.78 and 198,932.08 is: 298,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,291.31 : 897,444.78 = 198,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,291.31/897,444.78 = 198,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,291.31x = 897,444.78 × 198,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,291.31x = 178,530,554,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,530,554,058.57/598,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,400.71

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