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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,332.72, 897,236.04 and 224,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,332.72, 897,236.04 and 224,093.28 is: 336,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,332.72 : 897,236.04 = 224,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,332.72/897,236.04 = 224,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,332.72x = 897,236.04 × 224,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,332.72x = 201,064,567,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,064,567,137.81/598,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,041.40

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