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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,666.20, 897,998.22 and 243,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,666.20, 897,998.22 and 243,601.08 is: 365,401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,666.20 : 897,998.22 = 243,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,666.20/897,998.22 = 243,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,666.20x = 897,998.22 × 243,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,666.20x = 218,753,336,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,753,336,230.08/598,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,401.18

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