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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,337.20, 1,347,505.80 and 425,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,337.20, 1,347,505.80 and 425,945.20 is: 638,917.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,337.20 : 1,347,505.80 = 425,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,337.20/1,347,505.80 = 425,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,337.20x = 1,347,505.80 × 425,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,337.20x = 573,963,627,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,963,627,482.16/898,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,917.80

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