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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,973.44, 1,348,459.52 and 267,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,973.44, 1,348,459.52 and 267,871.04 is: 401,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,973.44 : 1,348,459.52 = 267,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,973.44/1,348,459.52 = 267,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,973.44x = 1,348,459.52 × 267,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,973.44x = 361,213,254,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,213,254,020.30/898,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,806.37

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