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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,869.68, 1,232,332.80 and 606,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,869.68, 1,232,332.80 and 606,891.60 is: 836,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,869.68 : 1,232,332.80 = 606,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,869.68/1,232,332.80 = 606,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,869.68x = 1,232,332.80 × 606,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,869.68x = 747,892,424,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,892,424,724.48/893,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,690.67

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