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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,186.71, 898,906.46 and 194,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,186.71, 898,906.46 and 194,347.48 is: 291,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,186.71 : 898,906.46 = 194,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,186.71/898,906.46 = 194,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,186.71x = 898,906.46 × 194,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,186.71x = 174,700,203,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,700,203,723.17/599,186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,562.21

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