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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,822.91, 1,334,646.59 and 550,126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,822.91, 1,334,646.59 and 550,126.03 is: 823,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,822.91 : 1,334,646.59 = 550,126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,822.91/1,334,646.59 = 550,126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,822.91x = 1,334,646.59 × 550,126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,822.91x = 734,223,823,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,223,823,922.49/891,822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,284.33

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