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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,956.39, 898,430.94 and 149,674.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,956.39, 898,430.94 and 149,674.95 is: 224,511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,956.39 : 898,430.94 = 149,674.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,956.39/898,430.94 = 149,674.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,956.39x = 898,430.94 × 149,674.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,956.39x = 134,472,606,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472,606,022.95/598,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,511.51

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