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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,255.30, 897,552.54 and 243,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,255.30, 897,552.54 and 243,523.90 is: 365,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,255.30 : 897,552.54 = 243,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,255.30/897,552.54 = 243,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,255.30x = 897,552.54 × 243,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,255.30x = 218,575,494,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,575,494,995.71/598,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,354.88

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