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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,569.28, 896,351.44 and 242,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,569.28, 896,351.44 and 242,580.28 is: 363,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,569.28 : 896,351.44 = 242,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,569.28/896,351.44 = 242,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,569.28x = 896,351.44 × 242,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,569.28x = 217,437,183,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,437,183,293.60/597,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,869.41

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