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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,769.29, 898,166.66 and 214,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,769.29, 898,166.66 and 214,543.16 is: 321,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,769.29 : 898,166.66 = 214,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,769.29/898,166.66 = 214,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,769.29x = 898,166.66 × 214,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,769.29x = 192,695,514,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,695,514,615.75/598,769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,819.30

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