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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,165.84, 1,233,323.39 and 588,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,165.84, 1,233,323.39 and 588,144.40 is: 811,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,165.84 : 1,233,323.39 = 588,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,165.84/1,233,323.39 = 588,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,165.84x = 1,233,323.39 × 588,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,165.84x = 725,372,245,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,372,245,217.52/894,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,227.86

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