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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,050.98, 898,326.90 and 243,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,050.98, 898,326.90 and 243,823.86 is: 365,634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,050.98 : 898,326.90 = 243,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,050.98/898,326.90 = 243,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,050.98x = 898,326.90 × 243,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,050.98x = 219,033,532,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,033,532,299.83/599,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,634.21

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