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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,241.57, 897,531.91 and 243,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,241.57, 897,531.91 and 243,510.17 is: 365,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,241.57 : 897,531.91 = 243,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,241.57/897,531.91 = 243,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,241.57x = 897,531.91 × 243,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,241.57x = 218,558,142,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,558,142,888.09/598,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,334.27

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