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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,243.07, 897,534.17 and 243,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,243.07, 897,534.17 and 243,511.67 is: 365,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,243.07 : 897,534.17 = 243,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,243.07/897,534.17 = 243,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,243.07x = 897,534.17 × 243,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,243.07x = 218,560,038,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,560,038,913.54/598,243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,336.52

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