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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,674.24, 897,747.84 and 224,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,674.24, 897,747.84 and 224,434.80 is: 336,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,674.24 : 897,747.84 = 224,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,674.24/897,747.84 = 224,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,674.24x = 897,747.84 × 224,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,674.24x = 201,485,856,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,485,856,920.83/598,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,553.41

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