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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,518.92, 1,347,774.54 and 233,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,518.92, 1,347,774.54 and 233,669 is: 350,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,518.92 : 1,347,774.54 = 233,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,518.92/1,347,774.54 = 233,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,518.92x = 1,347,774.54 × 233,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,518.92x = 314,933,128,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,933,128,987.26/898,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,502.50

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