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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,438.61, 898,573.50 and 239,502.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,438.61, 898,573.50 and 239,502.15 is: 359,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,438.61 : 898,573.50 = 239,502.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,438.61/898,573.50 = 239,502.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,438.61x = 898,573.50 × 239,502.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,438.61x = 215,210,285,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,210,285,183.03/599,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,019.73

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