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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,124.54, 896,825.44 and 238,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,124.54, 896,825.44 and 238,350.74 is: 357,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,124.54 : 896,825.44 = 238,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,124.54/896,825.44 = 238,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,124.54x = 896,825.44 × 238,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,124.54x = 213,759,002,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,759,002,194.82/598,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,382.10

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