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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,589.44, 1,347,858.22 and 233,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,589.44, 1,347,858.22 and 233,741.44 is: 350,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,589.44 : 1,347,858.22 = 233,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,589.44/1,347,858.22 = 233,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,589.44x = 1,347,858.22 × 233,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,589.44x = 315,050,321,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,050,321,258.64/898,589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,605.41

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