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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,964.43, 898,146.93 and 199,465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,964.43, 898,146.93 and 199,465.95 is: 299,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,964.43 : 898,146.93 = 199,465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,964.43/898,146.93 = 199,465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,964.43x = 898,146.93 × 199,465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,964.43x = 179,149,730,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,149,730,632.03/598,964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,099.11

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