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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,151.52, 898,727.28 and 244,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,151.52, 898,727.28 and 244,103.01 is: 366,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,151.52 : 898,727.28 = 244,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,151.52/898,727.28 = 244,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,151.52x = 898,727.28 × 244,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,151.52x = 219,382,034,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,382,034,217.11/599,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,154.52

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