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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,272.80, 1,347,409.20 and 425,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,272.80, 1,347,409.20 and 425,880.80 is: 638,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,272.80 : 1,347,409.20 = 425,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,272.80/1,347,409.20 = 425,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,272.80x = 1,347,409.20 × 425,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,272.80x = 573,835,708,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,835,708,023.36/898,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,821.20

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