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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,999.70, 896,977.95 and 243,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,999.70, 896,977.95 and 243,003.70 is: 364,496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,999.70 : 896,977.95 = 243,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,999.70/896,977.95 = 243,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,999.70x = 896,977.95 × 243,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,999.70x = 217,968,960,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,968,960,668.42/597,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,496.77

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