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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,256.91, 896,769.77 and 261,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,256.91, 896,769.77 and 261,234.54 is: 391,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,256.91 : 896,769.77 = 261,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,256.91/896,769.77 = 261,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,256.91x = 896,769.77 × 261,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,256.91x = 234,267,237,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,267,237,045.68/598,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,583.00

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