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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,235.64, 897,523.01 and 243,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,235.64, 897,523.01 and 243,504.24 is: 365,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,235.64 : 897,523.01 = 243,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,235.64/897,523.01 = 243,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,235.64x = 897,523.01 × 243,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,235.64x = 218,550,658,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,550,658,432.56/598,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,325.37

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