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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,350.95, 1,348,510.58 and 561,771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,350.95, 1,348,510.58 and 561,771.65 is: 843,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,350.95 : 1,348,510.58 = 561,771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,350.95/1,348,510.58 = 561,771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,350.95x = 1,348,510.58 × 561,771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,350.95x = 757,555,010,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,555,010,760.20/898,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,272.90

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