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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,676.48, 897,234.99 and 243,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,676.48, 897,234.99 and 243,275.01 is: 364,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,676.48 : 897,234.99 = 243,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,676.48/897,234.99 = 243,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,676.48x = 897,234.99 × 243,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,676.48x = 218,274,851,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,274,851,164.60/598,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,595.67

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