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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,279.40, 1,347,419.10 and 366,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,279.40, 1,347,419.10 and 366,182.30 is: 549,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,279.40 : 1,347,419.10 = 366,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,279.40/1,347,419.10 = 366,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,279.40x = 1,347,419.10 × 366,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,279.40x = 493,401,025,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,401,025,101.93/898,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,273.45

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