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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,984.35, 897,342.76 and 238,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,984.35, 897,342.76 and 238,327.74 is: 357,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,984.35 : 897,342.76 = 238,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,984.35/897,342.76 = 238,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,984.35x = 897,342.76 × 238,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,984.35x = 213,861,673,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,861,673,477.26/597,984.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,637.58

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