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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,701.01, 896,691.69 and 237,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,701.01, 896,691.69 and 237,893.64 is: 356,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,701.01 : 896,691.69 = 237,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,701.01/896,691.69 = 237,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,701.01x = 896,691.69 × 237,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,701.01x = 213,317,250,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,317,250,091.85/597,701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,896.25

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