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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,147.88, 1,348,919.26 and 338,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,147.88, 1,348,919.26 and 338,182.44 is: 507,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,147.88 : 1,348,919.26 = 338,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,147.88/1,348,919.26 = 338,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,147.88x = 1,348,919.26 × 338,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,147.88x = 456,180,806,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,180,806,709.79/899,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,347.92

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