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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,911.80, 1,346,618.10 and 542,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,911.80, 1,346,618.10 and 542,868.20 is: 813,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,911.80 : 1,346,618.10 = 542,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,911.80/1,346,618.10 = 542,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,911.80x = 1,346,618.10 × 542,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,911.80x = 731,036,144,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,036,144,034.42/898,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,245.69

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