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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,284.98, 1,349,887.77 and 387,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,284.98, 1,349,887.77 and 387,203.52 is: 581,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,284.98 : 1,349,887.77 = 387,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,284.98/1,349,887.77 = 387,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,284.98x = 1,349,887.77 × 387,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,284.98x = 522,681,296,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,681,296,148.95/899,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,218.75

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