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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,184.34, 897,445.98 and 243,452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,184.34, 897,445.98 and 243,452.94 is: 365,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,184.34 : 897,445.98 = 243,452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,184.34/897,445.98 = 243,452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,184.34x = 897,445.98 × 243,452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,184.34x = 218,485,862,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,485,862,322.18/598,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,248.38

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