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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,106.78, 896,029.28 and 242,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,106.78, 896,029.28 and 242,123.88 is: 363,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,106.78 : 896,029.28 = 242,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,106.78/896,029.28 = 242,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,106.78x = 896,029.28 × 242,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,106.78x = 216,950,085,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,950,085,867.21/597,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,335.49

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