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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442,260.08, 1,990,288.80 and 898,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442,260.08, 1,990,288.80 and 898,121.52 is: 1,239,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442,260.08 : 1,990,288.80 = 898,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442,260.08/1,990,288.80 = 898,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442,260.08x = 1,990,288.80 × 898,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442,260.08x = 1,787,521,202,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,521,202,294.98/1,442,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,388.95

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