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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,439.36, 898,574.63 and 239,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,439.36, 898,574.63 and 239,502.90 is: 359,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,439.36 : 898,574.63 = 239,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,439.36/898,574.63 = 239,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,439.36x = 898,574.63 × 239,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,439.36x = 215,211,228,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,211,228,553.91/599,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,020.85

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