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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,161.75, 1,226,708.34 and 583,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,161.75, 1,226,708.34 and 583,406.85 is: 804,881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,161.75 : 1,226,708.34 = 583,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,161.75/1,226,708.34 = 583,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,161.75x = 1,226,708.34 × 583,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,161.75x = 715,670,048,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,670,048,508.13/889,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,881.73

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