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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,770.77, 898,168.92 and 214,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,770.77, 898,168.92 and 214,544.72 is: 321,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,770.77 : 898,168.92 = 214,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,770.77/898,168.92 = 214,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,770.77x = 898,168.92 × 214,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,770.77x = 192,697,401,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,697,401,163.16/598,770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,821.66

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