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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,176.33, 897,433.98 and 243,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,176.33, 897,433.98 and 243,444.93 is: 365,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,176.33 : 897,433.98 = 243,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,176.33/897,433.98 = 243,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,176.33x = 897,433.98 × 243,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,176.33x = 218,475,752,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,475,752,440.72/598,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,236.37

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