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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,999.57, 1,237,884.32 and 548,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,999.57, 1,237,884.32 and 548,196.46 is: 756,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,999.57 : 1,237,884.32 = 548,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,999.57/1,237,884.32 = 548,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,999.57x = 1,237,884.32 × 548,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,999.57x = 678,603,800,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,603,800,389.29/896,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,526.34

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