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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,732.68, 897,321.40 and 243,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,732.68, 897,321.40 and 243,333.12 is: 364,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,732.68 : 897,321.40 = 243,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,732.68/897,321.40 = 243,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,732.68x = 897,321.40 × 243,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,732.68x = 218,348,015,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,348,015,904.77/598,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,683.64

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