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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,553.25, 897,630.69 and 193,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,553.25, 897,630.69 and 193,649.29 is: 290,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,553.25 : 897,630.69 = 193,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,553.25/897,630.69 = 193,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,553.25x = 897,630.69 × 193,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,553.25x = 173,825,545,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,825,545,800.71/598,553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,409.50

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