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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,757.28, 898,133.40 and 243,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,757.28, 898,133.40 and 243,687.12 is: 365,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,757.28 : 898,133.40 = 243,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,757.28/898,133.40 = 243,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,757.28x = 898,133.40 × 243,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,757.28x = 218,863,541,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,863,541,621.81/598,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,529.65

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