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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,653.79, 897,200.89 and 243,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,653.79, 897,200.89 and 243,252.32 is: 364,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,653.79 : 897,200.89 = 243,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,653.79/897,200.89 = 243,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,653.79x = 897,200.89 × 243,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,653.79x = 218,246,192,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,246,192,904.43/598,653.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,561.62

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