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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,410.76, 897,613.70 and 243,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,410.76, 897,613.70 and 243,421.80 is: 365,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,410.76 : 897,613.70 = 243,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,410.76/897,613.70 = 243,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,410.76x = 897,613.70 × 243,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,410.76x = 218,498,742,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,498,742,558.66/598,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,131.71

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