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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,911.60, 898,367.40 and 244,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,911.60, 898,367.40 and 244,180.20 is: 366,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,911.60 : 898,367.40 = 244,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,911.60/898,367.40 = 244,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,911.60x = 898,367.40 × 244,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,911.60x = 219,363,531,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,363,531,405.48/598,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,270.30

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