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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,238.24, 1,347,415.68 and 299,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,238.24, 1,347,415.68 and 299,175.20 is: 448,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,238.24 : 1,347,415.68 = 299,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,238.24/1,347,415.68 = 299,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,238.24x = 1,347,415.68 × 299,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,238.24x = 403,113,355,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,113,355,547.14/898,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,782.22

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