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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,078.02, 1,238,156.73 and 744,536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,078.02, 1,238,156.73 and 744,536.58 is: 1,026,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,078.02 : 1,238,156.73 = 744,536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,078.02/1,238,156.73 = 744,536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,078.02x = 1,238,156.73 × 744,536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,078.02x = 921,852,977,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,852,977,258.18/898,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,473.15

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