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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,902.32, 1,338,228.30 and 555,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,902.32, 1,338,228.30 and 555,224.60 is: 833,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,902.32 : 1,338,228.30 = 555,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,902.32/1,338,228.30 = 555,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,902.32x = 1,338,228.30 × 555,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,902.32x = 743,017,272,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,017,272,576.18/891,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,070.23

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