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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,853.70, 1,348,285.60 and 299,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,853.70, 1,348,285.60 and 299,813.20 is: 449,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,853.70 : 1,348,285.60 = 299,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,853.70/1,348,285.60 = 299,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,853.70x = 1,348,285.60 × 299,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,853.70x = 404,233,820,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,233,820,249.92/898,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,721.48

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