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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,189.91, 897,454.35 and 243,458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,189.91, 897,454.35 and 243,458.51 is: 365,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,189.91 : 897,454.35 = 243,458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,189.91/897,454.35 = 243,458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,189.91x = 897,454.35 × 243,458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,189.91x = 218,492,898,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,492,898,844.02/598,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,256.74

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