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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,631.12, 1,347,942.84 and 366,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,631.12, 1,347,942.84 and 366,033.36 is: 549,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,631.12 : 1,347,942.84 = 366,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,631.12/1,347,942.84 = 366,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,631.12x = 1,347,942.84 × 366,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,631.12x = 493,392,046,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,392,046,813.14/898,631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,048.48

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