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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,182.08, 897,442.61 and 243,450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,182.08, 897,442.61 and 243,450.68 is: 365,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,182.08 : 897,442.61 = 243,450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,182.08/897,442.61 = 243,450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,182.08x = 897,442.61 × 243,450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,182.08x = 218,483,007,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,483,007,961.01/598,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,244.99

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