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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,615.59, 897,901.50 and 177,880.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,615.59, 897,901.50 and 177,880.53 is: 266,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,615.59 : 897,901.50 = 177,880.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,615.59/897,901.50 = 177,880.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,615.59x = 897,901.50 × 177,880.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,615.59x = 159,719,194,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,719,194,707.80/598,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,814.29

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