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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,122.29, 896,822.06 and 238,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,122.29, 896,822.06 and 238,348.49 is: 357,378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,122.29 : 896,822.06 = 238,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,122.29/896,822.06 = 238,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,122.29x = 896,822.06 × 238,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,122.29x = 213,756,181,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,756,181,731.24/598,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,378.73

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