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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,977.10, 898,246.95 and 199,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,977.10, 898,246.95 and 199,630.90 is: 299,373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,977.10 : 898,246.95 = 199,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,977.10/898,246.95 = 199,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,977.10x = 898,246.95 × 199,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,977.10x = 179,317,847,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,317,847,050.76/598,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,373.46

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