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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,058.20, 1,347,281.70 and 267,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,058.20, 1,347,281.70 and 267,035.80 is: 400,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,058.20 : 1,347,281.70 = 267,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,058.20/1,347,281.70 = 267,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,058.20x = 1,347,281.70 × 267,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,058.20x = 359,772,446,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,772,446,584.86/898,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,611.50

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