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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,091.36, 1,349,300.70 and 425,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,091.36, 1,349,300.70 and 425,775.96 is: 638,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,091.36 : 1,349,300.70 = 425,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,091.36/1,349,300.70 = 425,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,091.36x = 1,349,300.70 × 425,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,091.36x = 574,499,800,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,499,800,871.17/899,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,978.22

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