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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,774.51, 896,674.06 and 242,545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,774.51, 896,674.06 and 242,545.57 is: 363,823.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,774.51 : 896,674.06 = 242,545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,774.51/896,674.06 = 242,545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,774.51x = 896,674.06 × 242,545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,774.51x = 217,484,320,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,484,320,986.91/597,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,823.34

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