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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,391.72, 1,347,781.34 and 258,691.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,391.72, 1,347,781.34 and 258,691.15 is: 388,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,391.72 : 1,347,781.34 = 258,691.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,391.72/1,347,781.34 = 258,691.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,391.72x = 1,347,781.34 × 258,691.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,391.72x = 348,659,107,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,659,107,124.60/898,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,092.52

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