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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,185.91, 897,448.34 and 243,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,185.91, 897,448.34 and 243,454.51 is: 365,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,185.91 : 897,448.34 = 243,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,185.91/897,448.34 = 243,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,185.91x = 897,448.34 × 243,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,185.91x = 218,487,845,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,487,845,865.01/598,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,250.74

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