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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,651.29, 897,197.20 and 243,249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,651.29, 897,197.20 and 243,249.81 is: 364,557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,651.29 : 897,197.20 = 243,249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,651.29/897,197.20 = 243,249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,651.29x = 897,197.20 × 243,249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,651.29x = 218,243,048,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,243,048,432.53/598,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,557.89

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