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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,755.44, 898,276.68 and 199,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,755.44, 898,276.68 and 199,399.68 is: 299,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,755.44 : 898,276.68 = 199,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,755.44/898,276.68 = 199,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,755.44x = 898,276.68 × 199,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,755.44x = 179,116,082,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,116,082,543.46/598,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,147.31

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