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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,654.28, 897,201.68 and 243,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,654.28, 897,201.68 and 243,252.80 is: 364,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,654.28 : 897,201.68 = 243,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,654.28/897,201.68 = 243,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,654.28x = 897,201.68 × 243,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,654.28x = 218,246,820,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,246,820,824.70/598,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,562.37

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