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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,924.80, 897,610.24 and 243,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,924.80, 897,610.24 and 243,525.12 is: 364,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,924.80 : 897,610.24 = 243,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,924.80/897,610.24 = 243,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,924.80x = 897,610.24 × 243,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,924.80x = 218,590,641,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,590,641,409.23/598,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,971.77

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