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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,656.78, 897,205.38 and 243,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,656.78, 897,205.38 and 243,255.32 is: 364,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,656.78 : 897,205.38 = 243,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,656.78/897,205.38 = 243,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,656.78x = 897,205.38 × 243,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,656.78x = 218,249,981,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,249,981,817.62/598,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,566.12

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