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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,245.07, 897,537.17 and 243,513.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,245.07, 897,537.17 and 243,513.67 is: 365,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,245.07 : 897,537.17 = 243,513.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,245.07/897,537.17 = 243,513.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,245.07x = 897,537.17 × 243,513.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,245.07x = 218,562,570,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,562,570,228.11/598,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,339.53

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