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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,154.28, 1,237,150 and 607,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,154.28, 1,237,150 and 607,291.92 is: 838,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,154.28 : 1,237,150 = 607,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,154.28/1,237,150 = 607,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,154.28x = 1,237,150 × 607,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,154.28x = 751,311,198,828
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,311,198,828/896,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,372.61

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