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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,904.60, 898,356.90 and 244,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,904.60, 898,356.90 and 244,173.20 is: 366,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,904.60 : 898,356.90 = 244,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,904.60/898,356.90 = 244,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,904.60x = 898,356.90 × 244,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,904.60x = 219,354,679,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,354,679,015.08/598,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,259.80

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