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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,158.60, 1,347,237.90 and 365,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,158.60, 1,347,237.90 and 365,405.40 is: 548,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,158.60 : 1,347,237.90 = 365,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,158.60/1,347,237.90 = 365,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,158.60x = 1,347,237.90 × 365,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,158.60x = 492,288,003,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,288,003,744.66/898,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,108.10

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