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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,951.89, 898,424.19 and 149,670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,951.89, 898,424.19 and 149,670.45 is: 224,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,951.89 : 898,424.19 = 149,670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,951.89/898,424.19 = 149,670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,951.89x = 898,424.19 × 149,670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,951.89x = 134,467,552,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,467,552,808.19/598,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,504.76

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