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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,399.88, 1,237,093.02 and 547,689.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,399.88, 1,237,093.02 and 547,689.57 is: 755,848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,399.88 : 1,237,093.02 = 547,689.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,399.88/1,237,093.02 = 547,689.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,399.88x = 1,237,093.02 × 547,689.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,399.88x = 677,542,944,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,542,944,173.80/896,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,848.99

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