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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,164.08, 897,415.61 and 243,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,164.08, 897,415.61 and 243,432.68 is: 365,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,164.08 : 897,415.61 = 243,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,164.08/897,415.61 = 243,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,164.08x = 897,415.61 × 243,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,164.08x = 218,460,281,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,460,281,311.89/598,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,217.99

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