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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,673.80, 897,816.30 and 199,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,673.80, 897,816.30 and 199,246.60 is: 298,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,673.80 : 897,816.30 = 199,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,673.80/897,816.30 = 199,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,673.80x = 897,816.30 × 199,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,673.80x = 178,886,845,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,886,845,199.58/598,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,805.20

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