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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,160.25, 1,226,706.27 and 583,405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,160.25, 1,226,706.27 and 583,405.35 is: 804,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,160.25 : 1,226,706.27 = 583,405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,160.25/1,226,706.27 = 583,405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,160.25x = 1,226,706.27 × 583,405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,160.25x = 715,667,000,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,667,000,796.54/889,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,879.66

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