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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,953.89, 898,427.19 and 149,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,953.89, 898,427.19 and 149,672.45 is: 224,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,953.89 : 898,427.19 = 149,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,953.89/898,427.19 = 149,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,953.89x = 898,427.19 × 149,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,953.89x = 134,469,798,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,469,798,673.92/598,953.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,507.76

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