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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,123.54, 896,823.94 and 238,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,123.54, 896,823.94 and 238,349.74 is: 357,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,123.54 : 896,823.94 = 238,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,123.54/896,823.94 = 238,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,123.54x = 896,823.94 × 238,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,123.54x = 213,757,747,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,757,747,248.91/598,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,380.60

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