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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,565.89, 897,998.28 and 177,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,565.89, 897,998.28 and 177,841.77 is: 266,807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,565.89 : 897,998.28 = 177,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,565.89/897,998.28 = 177,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,565.89x = 897,998.28 × 177,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,565.89x = 159,701,603,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,701,603,572.16/598,565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,807.06

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