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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,288.68, 1,347,357.12 and 291,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,288.68, 1,347,357.12 and 291,064.14 is: 436,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,288.68 : 1,347,357.12 = 291,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,288.68/1,347,357.12 = 291,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,288.68x = 1,347,357.12 × 291,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,288.68x = 392,167,339,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,167,339,950.36/898,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,571.62

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