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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,005.60, 894,730.80 and 241,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,005.60, 894,730.80 and 241,728.80 is: 362,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,005.60 : 894,730.80 = 241,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,005.60/894,730.80 = 241,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,005.60x = 894,730.80 × 241,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,005.60x = 216,282,202,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,282,202,607.04/597,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,278.35

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