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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,324.96, 1,337,836.48 and 553,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,324.96, 1,337,836.48 and 553,342.88 is: 830,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,324.96 : 1,337,836.48 = 553,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,324.96/1,337,836.48 = 553,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,324.96x = 1,337,836.48 × 553,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,324.96x = 740,282,290,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,282,290,812.26/891,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,541.41

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