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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,183.08, 897,444.11 and 243,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,183.08, 897,444.11 and 243,451.68 is: 365,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,183.08 : 897,444.11 = 243,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,183.08/897,444.11 = 243,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,183.08x = 897,444.11 × 243,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,183.08x = 218,484,276,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,484,276,285.61/598,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,246.50

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