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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,359.44, 897,305.88 and 224,178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,359.44, 897,305.88 and 224,178.32 is: 336,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,359.44 : 897,305.88 = 224,178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,359.44/897,305.88 = 224,178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,359.44x = 897,305.88 × 224,178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,359.44x = 201,156,524,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,156,524,704.52/598,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,180.08

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