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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,197.83, 897,466.23 and 243,466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,197.83, 897,466.23 and 243,466.43 is: 365,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,197.83 : 897,466.23 = 243,466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,197.83/897,466.23 = 243,466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,197.83x = 897,466.23 × 243,466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,197.83x = 218,502,894,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,502,894,576.33/598,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,268.62

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