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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,848.40, 898,272.60 and 243,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,848.40, 898,272.60 and 243,679.60 is: 365,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,848.40 : 898,272.60 = 243,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,848.40/898,272.60 = 243,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,848.40x = 898,272.60 × 243,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,848.40x = 218,890,707,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,890,707,858.96/598,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,519.40

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