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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,516.92, 1,347,771.54 and 233,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,516.92, 1,347,771.54 and 233,667 is: 350,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,516.92 : 1,347,771.54 = 233,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,516.92/1,347,771.54 = 233,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,516.92x = 1,347,771.54 × 233,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,516.92x = 314,929,732,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,929,732,437.18/898,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,499.50

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