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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,296.72, 897,182.16 and 224,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,296.72, 897,182.16 and 224,057.28 is: 335,987.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,296.72 : 897,182.16 = 224,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,296.72/897,182.16 = 224,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,296.72x = 897,182.16 × 224,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,296.72x = 201,020,194,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,020,194,434.13/598,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,987.46

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