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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,791.60, 1,337,687.40 and 418,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,791.60, 1,337,687.40 and 418,524.80 is: 627,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,791.60 : 1,337,687.40 = 418,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,791.60/1,337,687.40 = 418,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,791.60x = 1,337,687.40 × 418,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,791.60x = 559,855,351,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,855,351,547.52/891,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,787.20

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