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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,257.32, 897,555.56 and 243,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,257.32, 897,555.56 and 243,525.92 is: 365,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,257.32 : 897,555.56 = 243,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,257.32/897,555.56 = 243,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,257.32x = 897,555.56 × 243,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,257.32x = 218,578,043,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,578,043,500.12/598,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,357.91

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