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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,218.72, 895,822.59 and 242,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,218.72, 895,822.59 and 242,148.34 is: 363,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,218.72 : 895,822.59 = 242,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,218.72/895,822.59 = 242,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,218.72x = 895,822.59 × 242,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,218.72x = 216,921,948,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,921,948,729.75/597,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,220.28

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