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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,496.54, 896,658.62 and 237,630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,496.54, 896,658.62 and 237,630.45 is: 356,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,496.54 : 896,658.62 = 237,630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,496.54/896,658.62 = 237,630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,496.54x = 896,658.62 × 237,630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,496.54x = 213,073,390,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,073,390,178.83/597,496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,610.25

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