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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,749.84, 898,268.28 and 199,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,749.84, 898,268.28 and 199,394.07 is: 299,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,749.84 : 898,268.28 = 199,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,749.84/898,268.28 = 199,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,749.84x = 898,268.28 × 199,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,749.84x = 179,109,368,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,109,368,301.10/598,749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,138.90

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