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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,503.56, 1,347,749.90 and 224,581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,503.56, 1,347,749.90 and 224,581.48 is: 336,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,503.56 : 1,347,749.90 = 224,581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,503.56/1,347,749.90 = 224,581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,503.56x = 1,347,749.90 × 224,581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,503.56x = 302,679,667,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,679,667,211.85/898,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,870.86

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