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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,298.22, 897,184.41 and 224,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,298.22, 897,184.41 and 224,058.78 is: 335,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,298.22 : 897,184.41 = 224,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,298.22/897,184.41 = 224,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,298.22x = 897,184.41 × 224,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,298.22x = 201,022,044,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,022,044,339.62/598,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,989.71

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