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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,509.40, 1,347,764.10 and 233,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,509.40, 1,347,764.10 and 233,661.40 is: 350,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,509.40 : 1,347,764.10 = 233,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,509.40/1,347,764.10 = 233,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,509.40x = 1,347,764.10 × 233,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,509.40x = 314,920,446,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,920,446,475.74/898,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,492.10

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