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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,961.93, 898,143.19 and 199,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,961.93, 898,143.19 and 199,463.45 is: 299,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961.93 : 898,143.19 = 199,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961.93/898,143.19 = 199,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961.93x = 898,143.19 × 199,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961.93x = 179,146,739,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,146,739,271.41/598,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,095.37

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