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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,999.20, 1,336,498.80 and 554,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,999.20, 1,336,498.80 and 554,419.90 is: 831,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,999.20 : 1,336,498.80 = 554,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,999.20/1,336,498.80 = 554,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,999.20x = 1,336,498.80 × 554,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,999.20x = 740,981,531,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,981,531,046.12/890,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,629.85

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