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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,234.07, 896,219.25 and 242,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,234.07, 896,219.25 and 242,251.17 is: 363,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,234.07 : 896,219.25 = 242,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,234.07/896,219.25 = 242,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,234.07x = 896,219.25 × 242,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,234.07x = 217,110,161,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,110,161,889.02/597,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,526.08

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