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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,731.68, 897,319.90 and 243,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,731.68, 897,319.90 and 243,332.12 is: 364,682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,731.68 : 897,319.90 = 243,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,731.68/897,319.90 = 243,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,731.68x = 897,319.90 × 243,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,731.68x = 218,346,753,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,346,753,585.19/598,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,682.15

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