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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,183.64, 897,444.98 and 243,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,183.64, 897,444.98 and 243,452.24 is: 365,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,183.64 : 897,444.98 = 243,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,183.64/897,444.98 = 243,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,183.64x = 897,444.98 × 243,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,183.64x = 218,484,990,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,484,990,657.76/598,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,247.35

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