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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,608.96, 897,649.20 and 224,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,608.96, 897,649.20 and 224,369.52 is: 336,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,608.96 : 897,649.20 = 224,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,608.96/897,649.20 = 224,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,608.96x = 897,649.20 × 224,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,608.96x = 201,405,120,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,405,120,132.38/598,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,455.24

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