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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,494.54, 897,888.15 and 199,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,494.54, 897,888.15 and 199,134.30 is: 298,750.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,494.54 : 897,888.15 = 199,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,494.54/897,888.15 = 199,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,494.54x = 897,888.15 × 199,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,494.54x = 178,800,328,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,800,328,228.55/598,494.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,750.14

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