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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,328.83, 897,486.33 and 171,875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,328.83, 897,486.33 and 171,875.11 is: 257,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,328.83 : 897,486.33 = 171,875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,328.83/897,486.33 = 171,875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,328.83x = 897,486.33 × 171,875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,328.83x = 154,255,561,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,255,561,692.25/598,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,810.68

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