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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,311.36, 1,234,716 and 555,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,311.36, 1,234,716 and 555,139.52 is: 766,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,311.36 : 1,234,716 = 555,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,311.36/1,234,716 = 555,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,311.36x = 1,234,716 × 555,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,311.36x = 685,439,647,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,439,647,576.32/894,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,444.08

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