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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,971.48, 1,348,005.78 and 299,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,971.48, 1,348,005.78 and 299,720.52 is: 449,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,971.48 : 1,348,005.78 = 299,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,971.48/1,348,005.78 = 299,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,971.48x = 1,348,005.78 × 299,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,971.48x = 404,024,993,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,024,993,344.61/898,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,430.27

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