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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,787.60, 1,337,681.40 and 418,520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,787.60, 1,337,681.40 and 418,520.80 is: 627,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,787.60 : 1,337,681.40 = 418,520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,787.60/1,337,681.40 = 418,520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,787.60x = 1,337,681.40 × 418,520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,787.60x = 559,847,489,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,847,489,673.12/891,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,781.20

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