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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,917.40, 1,336,061.70 and 553,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,917.40, 1,336,061.70 and 553,920.60 is: 829,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,917.40 : 1,336,061.70 = 553,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,917.40/1,336,061.70 = 553,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,917.40x = 1,336,061.70 × 553,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,917.40x = 740,072,098,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,072,098,501.02/891,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,754.08

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