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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,293.95, 897,448.73 and 198,934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,293.95, 897,448.73 and 198,934.70 is: 298,404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,293.95 : 897,448.73 = 198,934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,293.95/897,448.73 = 198,934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,293.95x = 897,448.73 × 198,934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,293.95x = 178,533,688,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,533,688,386.01/598,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,404.64

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