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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,406.23, 897,778.23 and 243,674.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,406.23, 897,778.23 and 243,674.83 is: 365,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,406.23 : 897,778.23 = 243,674.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,406.23/897,778.23 = 243,674.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,406.23x = 897,778.23 × 243,674.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,406.23x = 218,765,957,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,765,957,572.95/598,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,581.02

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