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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,434.68, 896,876.45 and 243,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,434.68, 896,876.45 and 243,035.84 is: 364,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,434.68 : 896,876.45 = 243,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,434.68/896,876.45 = 243,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,434.68x = 896,876.45 × 243,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,434.68x = 217,973,123,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,973,123,340.36/598,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,238.79

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