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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,237.57, 896,224.50 and 242,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,237.57, 896,224.50 and 242,254.67 is: 363,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,237.57 : 896,224.50 = 242,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,237.57/896,224.50 = 242,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,237.57x = 896,224.50 × 242,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,237.57x = 217,114,566,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,114,566,012.29/597,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,531.33

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