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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,191.88, 895,782.28 and 242,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,191.88, 895,782.28 and 242,121.52 is: 363,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,191.88 : 895,782.28 = 242,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,191.88/895,782.28 = 242,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,191.88x = 895,782.28 × 242,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,191.88x = 216,888,167,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,888,167,222.67/597,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,180.03

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