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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,540.14, 896,307.77 and 242,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,540.14, 896,307.77 and 242,551.16 is: 363,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,540.14 : 896,307.77 = 242,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,540.14/896,307.77 = 242,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,540.14x = 896,307.77 × 242,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,540.14x = 217,400,485,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,400,485,455.35/597,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,825.75

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