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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,733.74, 897,572.40 and 244,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,733.74, 897,572.40 and 244,044.46 is: 365,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,733.74 : 897,572.40 = 244,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,733.74/897,572.40 = 244,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,733.74x = 897,572.40 × 244,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,733.74x = 219,047,571,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,047,571,668.90/598,733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,851.39

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