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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,487.06, 1,349,031.90 and 259,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,487.06, 1,349,031.90 and 259,651.74 is: 389,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,487.06 : 1,349,031.90 = 259,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,487.06/1,349,031.90 = 259,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,487.06x = 1,349,031.90 × 259,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,487.06x = 350,278,480,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,278,480,150.51/899,487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,420.25

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