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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,184.91, 897,446.84 and 243,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,184.91, 897,446.84 and 243,453.51 is: 365,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,184.91 : 897,446.84 = 243,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,184.91/897,446.84 = 243,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,184.91x = 897,446.84 × 243,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,184.91x = 218,486,582,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,486,582,019.14/598,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,249.24

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