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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,060.20, 1,347,284.70 and 267,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,060.20, 1,347,284.70 and 267,037.80 is: 400,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,060.20 : 1,347,284.70 = 267,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,060.20/1,347,284.70 = 267,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,060.20x = 1,347,284.70 × 267,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,060.20x = 359,775,942,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,775,942,261.66/898,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,614.50

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