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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,948.60, 898,422.90 and 244,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,948.60, 898,422.90 and 244,217.20 is: 366,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,948.60 : 898,422.90 = 244,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,948.60/898,422.90 = 244,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,948.60x = 898,422.90 × 244,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,948.60x = 219,410,325,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,410,325,053.88/598,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,325.80

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