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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,329.44, 897,231 and 224,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,329.44, 897,231 and 224,090 is: 336,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,329.44 : 897,231 = 224,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,329.44/897,231 = 224,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,329.44x = 897,231 × 224,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,329.44x = 201,060,494,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,060,494,790/598,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,036.44

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