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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,123.29, 896,823.56 and 238,349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,123.29, 896,823.56 and 238,349.49 is: 357,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,123.29 : 896,823.56 = 238,349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,123.29/896,823.56 = 238,349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,123.29x = 896,823.56 × 238,349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,123.29x = 213,757,434,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,757,434,257.74/598,123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,380.23

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