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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,051.70, 1,347,271.95 and 267,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,051.70, 1,347,271.95 and 267,029.30 is: 400,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,051.70 : 1,347,271.95 = 267,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,051.70/1,347,271.95 = 267,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,051.70x = 1,347,271.95 × 267,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,051.70x = 359,761,085,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,761,085,718.14/898,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,601.75

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