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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,972.40, 898,458.60 and 243,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,972.40, 898,458.60 and 243,803.60 is: 365,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,972.40 : 898,458.60 = 243,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,972.40/898,458.60 = 243,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,972.40x = 898,458.60 × 243,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,972.40x = 219,047,441,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,047,441,130.96/598,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,705.40

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