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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,141.20, 1,347,211.80 and 838,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,141.20, 1,347,211.80 and 838,654.80 is: 1,257,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,141.20 : 1,347,211.80 = 838,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,141.20/1,347,211.80 = 838,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,141.20x = 1,347,211.80 × 838,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,141.20x = 1,129,845,642,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,845,642,686.64/898,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,982.20

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