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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,936.96, 1,348,222.92 and 330,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,936.96, 1,348,222.92 and 330,122.56 is: 495,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,936.96 : 1,348,222.92 = 330,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,936.96/1,348,222.92 = 330,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,936.96x = 1,348,222.92 × 330,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,936.96x = 445,078,801,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,078,801,801.08/898,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,116.81

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