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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,950.40, 898,097.55 and 243,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,950.40, 898,097.55 and 243,562.90 is: 365,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,950.40 : 898,097.55 = 243,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,950.40/898,097.55 = 243,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,950.40x = 898,097.55 × 243,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,950.40x = 218,743,243,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,743,243,760.90/598,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,210.95

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