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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,888.24, 1,347,810.72 and 425,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,888.24, 1,347,810.72 and 425,569.60 is: 638,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,888.24 : 1,347,810.72 = 425,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,888.24/1,347,810.72 = 425,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,888.24x = 1,347,810.72 × 425,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,888.24x = 573,587,268,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,587,268,986.11/898,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,107.43

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