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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,985.36, 898,416.48 and 199,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,985.36, 898,416.48 and 199,583 is: 299,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,985.36 : 898,416.48 = 199,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,985.36/898,416.48 = 199,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,985.36x = 898,416.48 × 199,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,985.36x = 179,308,656,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,308,656,327.84/598,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,353.99

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