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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,443.56, 1,347,659.90 and 224,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,443.56, 1,347,659.90 and 224,521.40 is: 336,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,443.56 : 1,347,659.90 = 224,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,443.56/1,347,659.90 = 224,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,443.56x = 1,347,659.90 × 224,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,443.56x = 302,578,487,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,578,487,471.86/898,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,780.74

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