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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,596.14, 896,319.60 and 242,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,596.14, 896,319.60 and 242,268.76 is: 363,372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,596.14 : 896,319.60 = 242,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,596.14/896,319.60 = 242,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,596.14x = 896,319.60 × 242,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,596.14x = 217,150,238,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,150,238,055.70/597,596.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,372.89

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