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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,709.62, 898,064.37 and 219,487.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,709.62, 898,064.37 and 219,487.01 is: 329,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,709.62 : 898,064.37 = 219,487.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,709.62/898,064.37 = 219,487.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,709.62x = 898,064.37 × 219,487.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,709.62x = 197,113,463,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,113,463,920.12/598,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,230.49

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