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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,946.60, 898,419.90 and 244,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,946.60, 898,419.90 and 244,215.20 is: 366,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,946.60 : 898,419.90 = 244,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,946.60/898,419.90 = 244,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,946.60x = 898,419.90 × 244,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,946.60x = 219,407,795,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,407,795,562.48/598,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,322.80

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