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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,299.33, 897,254.22 and 198,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,299.33, 897,254.22 and 198,832.86 is: 298,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,299.33 : 897,254.22 = 198,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,299.33/897,254.22 = 198,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,299.33x = 897,254.22 × 198,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,299.33x = 178,403,622,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,403,622,709.67/598,299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,184.56

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