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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,189.39, 895,778.52 and 242,119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,189.39, 895,778.52 and 242,119.01 is: 363,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,189.39 : 895,778.52 = 242,119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,189.39/895,778.52 = 242,119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,189.39x = 895,778.52 × 242,119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,189.39x = 216,885,008,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,885,008,441.67/597,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,176.26

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