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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,712.42, 1,337,809.80 and 635,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,712.42, 1,337,809.80 and 635,868.12 is: 953,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,712.42 : 1,337,809.80 = 635,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,712.42/1,337,809.80 = 635,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,712.42x = 1,337,809.80 × 635,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,712.42x = 850,670,602,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,670,602,443.58/891,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,974.16

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