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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,170.85, 1,229,492.64 and 585,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,170.85, 1,229,492.64 and 585,411.87 is: 807,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,170.85 : 1,229,492.64 = 585,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,170.85/1,229,492.64 = 585,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,170.85x = 1,229,492.64 × 585,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,170.85x = 719,759,585,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,759,585,533.64/891,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,656.11

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