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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,593.85, 897,946.09 and 238,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,593.85, 897,946.09 and 238,677.84 is: 358,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,593.85 : 897,946.09 = 238,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,593.85/897,946.09 = 238,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,593.85x = 897,946.09 × 238,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,593.85x = 214,319,832,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,319,832,600.95/598,593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,038.82

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