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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,339.80, 1,347,509.70 and 425,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,339.80, 1,347,509.70 and 425,947.80 is: 638,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,339.80 : 1,347,509.70 = 425,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,339.80/1,347,509.70 = 425,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,339.80x = 1,347,509.70 × 425,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,339.80x = 573,968,792,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,968,792,193.66/898,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,921.70

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