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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,901.60, 898,352.40 and 244,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,901.60, 898,352.40 and 244,170.20 is: 366,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,901.60 : 898,352.40 = 244,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,901.60/898,352.40 = 244,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,901.60x = 898,352.40 × 244,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,901.60x = 219,350,885,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,350,885,178.48/598,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,255.30

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