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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,550.68, 897,935.46 and 199,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,550.68, 897,935.46 and 199,153.54 is: 298,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,550.68 : 897,935.46 = 199,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,550.68/897,935.46 = 199,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,550.68x = 897,935.46 × 199,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,550.68x = 178,827,025,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,827,025,550.53/598,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,766.72

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