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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,963.43, 898,145.44 and 199,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,963.43, 898,145.44 and 199,464.95 is: 299,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,963.43 : 898,145.44 = 199,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,963.43/898,145.44 = 199,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,963.43x = 898,145.44 × 199,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,963.43x = 179,148,535,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,148,535,282.33/598,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,097.62

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