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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,189.06, 895,778 and 242,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,189.06, 895,778 and 242,118.66 is: 363,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,189.06 : 895,778 = 242,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,189.06/895,778 = 242,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,189.06x = 895,778 × 242,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,189.06x = 216,884,569,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,884,569,017.48/597,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,175.72

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