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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,079.52, 1,238,158.80 and 744,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,079.52, 1,238,158.80 and 744,538.08 is: 1,026,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,079.52 : 1,238,158.80 = 744,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,079.52/1,238,158.80 = 744,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,079.52x = 1,238,158.80 × 744,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,079.52x = 921,856,375,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,856,375,687.10/898,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,475.22

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