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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,017.39, 1,346,310.86 and 518,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,017.39, 1,346,310.86 and 518,507.64 is: 777,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,017.39 : 1,346,310.86 = 518,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,017.39/1,346,310.86 = 518,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,017.39x = 1,346,310.86 × 518,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,017.39x = 698,072,464,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,072,464,132.43/898,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,348.49

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