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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,023.60, 1,336,276.20 and 491,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,023.60, 1,336,276.20 and 491,855.60 is: 737,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,023.60 : 1,336,276.20 = 491,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,023.60/1,336,276.20 = 491,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,023.60x = 1,336,276.20 × 491,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,023.60x = 657,254,932,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,254,932,116.72/891,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,640.32

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