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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,251.69, 898,868.35 and 178,527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,251.69, 898,868.35 and 178,527.57 is: 267,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,251.69 : 898,868.35 = 178,527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,251.69/898,868.35 = 178,527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,251.69x = 898,868.35 × 178,527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,251.69x = 160,472,782,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,472,782,275.41/599,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,788.62

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