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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,028.07, 895,540.08 and 242,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,028.07, 895,540.08 and 242,041.25 is: 363,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,028.07 : 895,540.08 = 242,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,028.07/895,540.08 = 242,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,028.07x = 895,540.08 × 242,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,028.07x = 216,757,640,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,757,640,388.30/597,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,061.05

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