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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,299.22, 897,185.91 and 224,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,299.22, 897,185.91 and 224,059.78 is: 335,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,299.22 : 897,185.91 = 224,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,299.22/897,185.91 = 224,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,299.22x = 897,185.91 × 224,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,299.22x = 201,023,277,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,023,277,613.70/598,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,991.21

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