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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,938.60, 898,407.90 and 244,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,938.60, 898,407.90 and 244,207.20 is: 366,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,938.60 : 898,407.90 = 244,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,938.60/898,407.90 = 244,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,938.60x = 898,407.90 × 244,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,938.60x = 219,397,677,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,397,677,716.88/598,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,310.80

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