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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,929.24, 898,523.06 and 172,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,929.24, 898,523.06 and 172,462.20 is: 258,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,929.24 : 898,523.06 = 172,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,929.24/898,523.06 = 172,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,929.24x = 898,523.06 × 172,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,929.24x = 154,961,262,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,961,262,816.02/598,929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,730.50

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