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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,941.06, 897,876.12 and 219,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,941.06, 897,876.12 and 219,773.82 is: 329,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,941.06 : 897,876.12 = 219,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,941.06/897,876.12 = 219,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,941.06x = 897,876.12 × 219,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,941.06x = 197,329,664,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,329,664,779.18/598,941.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,464.25

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