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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,925.88, 1,238,261.39 and 621,683.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,925.88, 1,238,261.39 and 621,683.73 is: 858,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,925.88 : 1,238,261.39 = 621,683.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,925.88/1,238,261.39 = 621,683.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,925.88x = 1,238,261.39 × 621,683.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,925.88x = 769,806,958,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,806,958,873.08/896,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,272.66

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