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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,600.29, 1,230,885.74 and 687,203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,600.29, 1,230,885.74 and 687,203.27 is: 948,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,600.29 : 1,230,885.74 = 687,203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,600.29/1,230,885.74 = 687,203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,600.29x = 1,230,885.74 × 687,203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,600.29x = 845,868,701,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,868,701,087.95/891,600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,708.42

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