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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,498.56, 1,347,742.40 and 224,576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,498.56, 1,347,742.40 and 224,576.48 is: 336,863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,498.56 : 1,347,742.40 = 224,576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,498.56/1,347,742.40 = 224,576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,498.56x = 1,347,742.40 × 224,576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,498.56x = 302,671,244,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,671,244,138.75/898,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,863.36

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