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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,264.84, 1,349,562.47 and 425,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,264.84, 1,349,562.47 and 425,951.26 is: 639,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,264.84 : 1,349,562.47 = 425,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,264.84/1,349,562.47 = 425,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,264.84x = 1,349,562.47 × 425,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,264.84x = 574,847,829,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,847,829,041.55/899,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,241.97

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