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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,211.70, 896,956.29 and 238,438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,211.70, 896,956.29 and 238,438.05 is: 357,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,211.70 : 896,956.29 = 238,438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,211.70/896,956.29 = 238,438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,211.70x = 896,956.29 × 238,438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,211.70x = 213,868,508,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,868,508,722.84/598,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,513.08

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