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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,750.46, 898,269.22 and 199,394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,750.46, 898,269.22 and 199,394.69 is: 299,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,750.46 : 898,269.22 = 199,394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,750.46/898,269.22 = 199,394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,750.46x = 898,269.22 × 199,394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,750.46x = 179,110,114,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,110,114,405.63/598,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,139.83

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