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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,543.32, 896,312.55 and 242,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,543.32, 896,312.55 and 242,554.34 is: 363,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,543.32 : 896,312.55 = 242,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,543.32/896,312.55 = 242,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,543.32x = 896,312.55 × 242,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,543.32x = 217,404,502,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,404,502,149.33/597,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,830.53

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