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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,145.67, 896,443.50 and 242,965.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,145.67, 896,443.50 and 242,965.95 is: 364,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,145.67 : 896,443.50 = 242,965.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,145.67/896,443.50 = 242,965.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,145.67x = 896,443.50 × 242,965.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,145.67x = 217,805,246,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,805,246,598.83/598,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,134.12

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