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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,056.34, 1,347,595.72 and 329,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,056.34, 1,347,595.72 and 329,361.62 is: 494,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,056.34 : 1,347,595.72 = 329,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,056.34/1,347,595.72 = 329,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,056.34x = 1,347,595.72 × 329,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,056.34x = 443,846,307,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,846,307,062.48/898,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,229.91

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