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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,921.10, 898,381.65 and 244,189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,921.10, 898,381.65 and 244,189.70 is: 366,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,921.10 : 898,381.65 = 244,189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,921.10/898,381.65 = 244,189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,921.10x = 898,381.65 × 244,189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,921.10x = 219,375,545,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,375,545,599.01/598,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,284.55

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