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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,016.87, 897,749.73 and 243,618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,016.87, 897,749.73 and 243,618.03 is: 365,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,016.87 : 897,749.73 = 243,618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,016.87/897,749.73 = 243,618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,016.87x = 897,749.73 × 243,618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,016.87x = 218,708,020,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,708,020,655.63/599,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,111.62

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