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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,930.24, 898,524.56 and 172,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,930.24, 898,524.56 and 172,463.20 is: 258,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,930.24 : 898,524.56 = 172,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,930.24/898,524.56 = 172,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,930.24x = 898,524.56 × 172,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,930.24x = 154,962,420,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,962,420,896.19/598,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,732.00

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