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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,186.16, 1,239,311.79 and 516,139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,186.16, 1,239,311.79 and 516,139.13 is: 712,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,186.16 : 1,239,311.79 = 516,139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,186.16/1,239,311.79 = 516,139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,186.16x = 1,239,311.79 × 516,139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,186.16x = 639,657,302,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,657,302,892.78/898,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,165.62

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