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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,191.93, 897,287.90 and 243,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,191.93, 897,287.90 and 243,122.76 is: 364,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,191.93 : 897,287.90 = 243,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,191.93/897,287.90 = 243,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,191.93x = 897,287.90 × 243,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,191.93x = 218,151,109,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,151,109,546.99/598,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,684.14

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