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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,329.83, 897,487.83 and 171,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,329.83, 897,487.83 and 171,876.11 is: 257,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,329.83 : 897,487.83 = 171,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,329.83/897,487.83 = 171,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,329.83x = 897,487.83 × 171,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,329.83x = 154,256,716,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,256,716,992.74/598,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,812.18

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