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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,489.49, 897,667.91 and 214,222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,489.49, 897,667.91 and 214,222.99 is: 321,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,489.49 : 897,667.91 = 214,222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,489.49/897,667.91 = 214,222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,489.49x = 897,667.91 × 214,222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,489.49x = 192,301,103,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,301,103,707.25/598,489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,310.75

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