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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,446.60, 1,347,664.40 and 224,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,446.60, 1,347,664.40 and 224,524.44 is: 336,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,446.60 : 1,347,664.40 = 224,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,446.60/1,347,664.40 = 224,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,446.60x = 1,347,664.40 × 224,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,446.60x = 302,583,594,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,583,594,717.94/898,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,785.29

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