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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,146.67, 896,445 and 242,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,146.67, 896,445 and 242,966.95 is: 364,135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,146.67 : 896,445 = 242,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,146.67/896,445 = 242,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,146.67x = 896,445 × 242,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,146.67x = 217,806,507,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,806,507,492.75/598,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,135.62

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