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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,239.24, 1,347,417.18 and 299,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,239.24, 1,347,417.18 and 299,176.20 is: 448,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,239.24 : 1,347,417.18 = 299,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,239.24/1,347,417.18 = 299,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,239.24x = 1,347,417.18 × 299,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,239.24x = 403,115,151,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,115,151,727.12/898,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,783.72

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