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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,791.52, 897,992.88 and 199,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,791.52, 897,992.88 and 199,325.04 is: 298,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,791.52 : 897,992.88 = 199,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,791.52/897,992.88 = 199,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,791.52x = 897,992.88 × 199,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,791.52x = 178,992,466,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,992,466,725.72/598,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,922.85

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