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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,043.12, 1,347,286.44 and 266,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,043.12, 1,347,286.44 and 266,954.24 is: 400,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,043.12 : 1,347,286.44 = 266,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,043.12/1,347,286.44 = 266,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,043.12x = 1,347,286.44 × 266,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,043.12x = 359,663,827,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,663,827,652.51/898,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,497.28

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