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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,014.97, 1,348,534.13 and 299,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,014.97, 1,348,534.13 and 299,976.12 is: 449,968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,014.97 : 1,348,534.13 = 299,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,014.97/1,348,534.13 = 299,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,014.97x = 1,348,534.13 × 299,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,014.97x = 404,528,034,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,528,034,505.10/899,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,968.08

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