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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,392.23, 1,347,782.10 and 258,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,392.23, 1,347,782.10 and 258,691.65 is: 388,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,392.23 : 1,347,782.10 = 258,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,392.23/1,347,782.10 = 258,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,392.23x = 1,347,782.10 × 258,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,392.23x = 348,659,973,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,659,973,996.01/898,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,093.27

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