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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,908.90, 898,363.35 and 243,740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,908.90, 898,363.35 and 243,740.10 is: 365,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,908.90 : 898,363.35 = 243,740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,908.90/898,363.35 = 243,740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,908.90x = 898,363.35 × 243,740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,908.90x = 218,967,172,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,967,172,765.34/598,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,610.15

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