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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,910.40, 898,365.60 and 243,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,910.40, 898,365.60 and 243,741.60 is: 365,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,910.40 : 898,365.60 = 243,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,910.40/898,365.60 = 243,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,910.40x = 898,365.60 × 243,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,910.40x = 218,969,068,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,969,068,728.96/598,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,612.40

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