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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,368.70, 1,347,553.05 and 579,504.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,368.70, 1,347,553.05 and 579,504.10 is: 869,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,368.70 : 1,347,553.05 = 579,504.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,368.70/1,347,553.05 = 579,504.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,368.70x = 1,347,553.05 × 579,504.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,368.70x = 780,912,517,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,912,517,442.51/898,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,256.15

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