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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,847.87, 898,284.24 and 214,621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,847.87, 898,284.24 and 214,621.71 is: 321,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,847.87 : 898,284.24 = 214,621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,847.87/898,284.24 = 214,621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,847.87x = 898,284.24 × 214,621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,847.87x = 192,791,299,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,791,299,654.85/598,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,937.02

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