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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,977.60, 1,348,466.40 and 520,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,977.60, 1,348,466.40 and 520,545.60 is: 780,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,977.60 : 1,348,466.40 = 520,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,977.60/1,348,466.40 = 520,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,977.60x = 1,348,466.40 × 520,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,977.60x = 701,938,251,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,938,251,267.84/898,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,818.40

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