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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,444.32, 897,755.85 and 193,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,444.32, 897,755.85 and 193,501.02 is: 290,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,444.32 : 897,755.85 = 193,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,444.32/897,755.85 = 193,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,444.32x = 897,755.85 × 193,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,444.32x = 173,716,672,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,716,672,685.97/598,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,280.43

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