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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,075.02, 1,348,702.73 and 259,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,075.02, 1,348,702.73 and 259,394.60 is: 389,117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,075.02 : 1,348,702.73 = 259,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,075.02/1,348,702.73 = 259,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,075.02x = 1,348,702.73 × 259,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,075.02x = 349,846,205,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,846,205,167.26/899,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,117.92

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