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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,327.40, 1,347,512.70 and 267,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,327.40, 1,347,512.70 and 267,261.80 is: 400,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,327.40 : 1,347,512.70 = 267,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,327.40/1,347,512.70 = 267,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,327.40x = 1,347,512.70 × 267,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,327.40x = 360,138,669,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,138,669,724.86/898,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,899.13

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