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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,350.11, 897,694.04 and 243,618.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,350.11, 897,694.04 and 243,618.71 is: 365,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,350.11 : 897,694.04 = 243,618.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,350.11/897,694.04 = 243,618.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,350.11x = 897,694.04 × 243,618.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,350.11x = 218,695,060,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,695,060,120.07/598,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,496.82

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