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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,864.68, 897,995.70 and 199,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,864.68, 897,995.70 and 199,362.96 is: 298,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,864.68 : 897,995.70 = 199,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,864.68/897,995.70 = 199,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,864.68x = 897,995.70 × 199,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,864.68x = 179,027,080,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,027,080,819.27/598,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,944.13

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