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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,640.94, 898,110.45 and 177,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,640.94, 898,110.45 and 177,905.34 is: 266,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,640.94 : 898,110.45 = 177,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,640.94/898,110.45 = 177,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,640.94x = 898,110.45 × 177,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,640.94x = 159,778,644,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,778,644,964.80/598,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,902.30

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