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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,402.76, 897,601.70 and 243,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,402.76, 897,601.70 and 243,413.80 is: 365,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,402.76 : 897,601.70 = 243,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,402.76/897,601.70 = 243,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,402.76x = 897,601.70 × 243,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,402.76x = 218,488,640,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,488,640,683.46/598,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,119.71

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