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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,051.45, 1,347,271.58 and 267,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,051.45, 1,347,271.58 and 267,029.05 is: 400,601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,051.45 : 1,347,271.58 = 267,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,051.45/1,347,271.58 = 267,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,051.45x = 1,347,271.58 × 267,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,051.45x = 359,760,648,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,760,648,764.25/898,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,601.38

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