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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,182.64, 897,443.48 and 243,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,182.64, 897,443.48 and 243,451.24 is: 365,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,182.64 : 897,443.48 = 243,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,182.64/897,443.48 = 243,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,182.64x = 897,443.48 × 243,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,182.64x = 218,483,726,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,483,726,400.94/598,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,245.85

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