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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,123.79, 896,824.31 and 238,349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,123.79, 896,824.31 and 238,349.99 is: 357,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,123.79 : 896,824.31 = 238,349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,123.79/896,824.31 = 238,349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,123.79x = 896,824.31 × 238,349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,123.79x = 213,758,061,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,758,061,432.01/598,123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,380.97

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