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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,227.70, 1,347,341.55 and 425,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,227.70, 1,347,341.55 and 425,835.70 is: 638,753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,227.70 : 1,347,341.55 = 425,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,227.70/1,347,341.55 = 425,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,227.70x = 1,347,341.55 × 425,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,227.70x = 573,746,132,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,746,132,083.34/898,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,753.55

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