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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,330.84, 897,489.32 and 171,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,330.84, 897,489.32 and 171,877.12 is: 257,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,330.84 : 897,489.32 = 171,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,330.84/897,489.32 = 171,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,330.84x = 897,489.32 × 171,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,330.84x = 154,257,879,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,257,879,552.36/598,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,813.69

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