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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,233.07, 896,217.75 and 242,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,233.07, 896,217.75 and 242,250.17 is: 363,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,233.07 : 896,217.75 = 242,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,233.07/896,217.75 = 242,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,233.07x = 896,217.75 × 242,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,233.07x = 217,108,897,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,108,897,813.43/597,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,524.57

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