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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,072.76, 1,348,806.24 and 338,107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,072.76, 1,348,806.24 and 338,107.08 is: 507,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,072.76 : 1,348,806.24 = 338,107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,072.76/1,348,806.24 = 338,107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,072.76x = 1,348,806.24 × 338,107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,072.76x = 456,040,939,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,040,939,292.18/899,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,234.74

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