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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,674, 898,158.96 and 177,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,674, 898,158.96 and 177,948.12 is: 266,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,674 : 898,158.96 = 177,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,674/898,158.96 = 177,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,674x = 898,158.96 × 177,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,674x = 159,825,698,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,825,698,393.16/598,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,966.16

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