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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,086.27, 1,235,768.43 and 653,985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,086.27, 1,235,768.43 and 653,985.37 is: 901,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,086.27 : 1,235,768.43 = 653,985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,086.27/1,235,768.43 = 653,985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,086.27x = 1,235,768.43 × 653,985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,086.27x = 808,174,473,927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,174,473,927.87/896,086.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,893.60

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