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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,433.62, 896,874.86 and 243,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,433.62, 896,874.86 and 243,034.78 is: 364,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,433.62 : 896,874.86 = 243,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,433.62/896,874.86 = 243,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,433.62x = 896,874.86 × 243,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,433.62x = 217,971,784,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,971,784,287.63/598,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,237.20

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