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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,561.26, 897,642.69 and 193,657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,561.26, 897,642.69 and 193,657.29 is: 290,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,561.26 : 897,642.69 = 193,657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,561.26/897,642.69 = 193,657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,561.26x = 897,642.69 × 193,657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,561.26x = 173,835,050,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,835,050,733.71/598,561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,421.49

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