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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,803.70, 896,705.55 and 242,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,803.70, 896,705.55 and 242,829.30 is: 364,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,803.70 : 896,705.55 = 242,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,803.70/896,705.55 = 242,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,803.70x = 896,705.55 × 242,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,803.70x = 217,746,381,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,746,381,012.62/597,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,243.95

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