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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,231.10, 1,227,293.98 and 526,858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,231.10, 1,227,293.98 and 526,858.98 is: 727,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,231.10 : 1,227,293.98 = 526,858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,231.10/1,227,293.98 = 526,858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,231.10x = 1,227,293.98 × 526,858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,231.10x = 646,610,848,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,610,848,326.47/889,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,157.26

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