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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,168.61, 1,237,367.26 and 625,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,168.61, 1,237,367.26 and 625,743.74 is: 862,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,168.61 : 1,237,367.26 = 625,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,168.61/1,237,367.26 = 625,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,168.61x = 1,237,367.26 × 625,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,168.61x = 774,274,817,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,274,817,025.95/898,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,059.54

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