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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,105.78, 896,027.78 and 242,122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,105.78, 896,027.78 and 242,122.87 is: 363,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,105.78 : 896,027.78 = 242,122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,105.78/896,027.78 = 242,122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,105.78x = 896,027.78 × 242,122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,105.78x = 216,948,816,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,948,816,482.71/597,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,333.98

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