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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,297.20, 1,347,445.80 and 425,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,297.20, 1,347,445.80 and 425,905.20 is: 638,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,297.20 : 1,347,445.80 = 425,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,297.20/1,347,445.80 = 425,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,297.20x = 1,347,445.80 × 425,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,297.20x = 573,884,172,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,884,172,938.16/898,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,857.80

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