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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,363.29, 1,347,609.64 and 282,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,363.29, 1,347,609.64 and 282,814.53 is: 424,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,363.29 : 1,347,609.64 = 282,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,363.29/1,347,609.64 = 282,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,363.29x = 1,347,609.64 × 282,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,363.29x = 381,123,586,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,123,586,960.07/898,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,242.16

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