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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,293.28, 897,447.74 and 198,934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,293.28, 897,447.74 and 198,934.05 is: 298,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,293.28 : 897,447.74 = 198,934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,293.28/897,447.74 = 198,934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,293.28x = 897,447.74 × 198,934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,293.28x = 178,532,915,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,532,915,952.31/598,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,403.68

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