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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,607.96, 897,647.70 and 224,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,607.96, 897,647.70 and 224,368.52 is: 336,453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,607.96 : 897,647.70 = 224,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,607.96/897,647.70 = 224,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,607.96x = 897,647.70 × 224,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,607.96x = 201,403,885,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,403,885,930.40/598,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,453.74

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