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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,292.56, 897,446.66 and 198,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,292.56, 897,446.66 and 198,933.33 is: 298,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,292.56 : 897,446.66 = 198,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,292.56/897,446.66 = 198,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,292.56x = 897,446.66 × 198,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,292.56x = 178,532,052,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,532,052,571.18/598,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,402.60

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