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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,466.20, 897,699.30 and 219,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,466.20, 897,699.30 and 219,386.20 is: 329,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,466.20 : 897,699.30 = 219,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,466.20/897,699.30 = 219,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,466.20x = 897,699.30 × 219,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,466.20x = 196,942,838,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942,838,169.66/598,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,079.30

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