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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,183.28, 895,769.38 and 242,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,183.28, 895,769.38 and 242,112.90 is: 363,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,183.28 : 895,769.38 = 242,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,183.28/895,769.38 = 242,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,183.28x = 895,769.38 × 242,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,183.28x = 216,877,320,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,877,320,946.08/597,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,167.10

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