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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,249.83, 1,347,795.53 and 392,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,249.83, 1,347,795.53 and 392,745.84 is: 589,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,249.83 : 1,347,795.53 = 392,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,249.83/1,347,795.53 = 392,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,249.83x = 1,347,795.53 × 392,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,249.83x = 529,341,087,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,341,087,578.10/898,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,302.74

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