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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,072.72, 1,336,805.92 and 442,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,072.72, 1,336,805.92 and 442,037.84 is: 663,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,072.72 : 1,336,805.92 = 442,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,072.72/1,336,805.92 = 442,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,072.72x = 1,336,805.92 × 442,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,072.72x = 590,918,801,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,918,801,376.01/891,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,154.41

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