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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,590.44, 1,347,859.72 and 233,742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,590.44, 1,347,859.72 and 233,742.44 is: 350,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,590.44 : 1,347,859.72 = 233,742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,590.44/1,347,859.72 = 233,742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,590.44x = 1,347,859.72 × 233,742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,590.44x = 315,052,019,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,052,019,730.52/898,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,606.91

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