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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,869.60, 1,348,304.40 and 234,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,869.60, 1,348,304.40 and 234,021.60 is: 351,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,869.60 : 1,348,304.40 = 234,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,869.60/1,348,304.40 = 234,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,869.60x = 1,348,304.40 × 234,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,869.60x = 315,532,352,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,532,352,975.04/898,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,032.40

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