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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,876.08, 896,857.87 and 242,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,876.08, 896,857.87 and 242,896.82 is: 364,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,876.08 : 896,857.87 = 242,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,876.08/896,857.87 = 242,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,876.08x = 896,857.87 × 242,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,876.08x = 217,843,926,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,843,926,553.50/597,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,363.01

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