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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,251.80, 1,347,377.70 and 579,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,251.80, 1,347,377.70 and 579,387.20 is: 869,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,251.80 : 1,347,377.70 = 579,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,251.80/1,347,377.70 = 579,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,251.80x = 1,347,377.70 × 579,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,251.80x = 780,653,392,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,653,392,945.44/898,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,080.80

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