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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,778.83, 896,865.10 and 242,697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,778.83, 896,865.10 and 242,697.51 is: 364,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,778.83 : 896,865.10 = 242,697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,778.83/896,865.10 = 242,697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,778.83x = 896,865.10 × 242,697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,778.83x = 217,666,926,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,666,926,575.90/597,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,126.19

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