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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,546.14, 896,316.75 and 242,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,546.14, 896,316.75 and 242,557.16 is: 363,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,546.14 : 896,316.75 = 242,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,546.14/896,316.75 = 242,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,546.14x = 896,316.75 × 242,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,546.14x = 217,408,040,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,408,040,858.85/597,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,834.74

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