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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,356.72, 897,272.10 and 224,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,356.72, 897,272.10 and 224,117.28 is: 336,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,356.72 : 897,272.10 = 224,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,356.72/897,272.10 = 224,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,356.72x = 897,272.10 × 224,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,356.72x = 201,094,182,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,094,182,471.89/598,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,077.42

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