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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,051.95, 1,347,272.33 and 267,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,051.95, 1,347,272.33 and 267,029.55 is: 400,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,051.95 : 1,347,272.33 = 267,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,051.95/1,347,272.33 = 267,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,051.95x = 1,347,272.33 × 267,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,051.95x = 359,761,522,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,761,522,672.20/898,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,602.13

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