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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,540.51, 896,308.34 and 242,551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,540.51, 896,308.34 and 242,551.53 is: 363,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,540.51 : 896,308.34 = 242,551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,540.51/896,308.34 = 242,551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,540.51x = 896,308.34 × 242,551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,540.51x = 217,400,958,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,400,958,006.00/597,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,826.31

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