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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,254.63, 1,347,396.52 and 258,566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,254.63, 1,347,396.52 and 258,566.85 is: 387,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,254.63 : 1,347,396.52 = 258,566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,254.63/1,347,396.52 = 258,566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,254.63x = 1,347,396.52 × 258,566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,254.63x = 348,392,073,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,392,073,877.36/898,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,854.47

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