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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,623.80, 897,155.94 and 243,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,623.80, 897,155.94 and 243,222.32 is: 364,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,623.80 : 897,155.94 = 243,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,623.80/897,155.94 = 243,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,623.80x = 897,155.94 × 243,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,623.80x = 218,208,349,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,208,349,128.58/598,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,516.66

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