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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.60, 898,456.80 and 178,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.60, 898,456.80 and 178,251.20 is: 267,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.60 : 898,456.80 = 178,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.60/898,456.80 = 178,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.60x = 898,456.80 × 178,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.60x = 160,151,002,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,151,002,748.16/598,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,381.09

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