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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,614.59, 897,900 and 177,879.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,614.59, 897,900 and 177,879.53 is: 266,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,614.59 : 897,900 = 177,879.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,614.59/897,900 = 177,879.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,614.59x = 897,900 × 177,879.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,614.59x = 159,718,025,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,718,025,497.50/598,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,812.79

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