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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,222.20, 1,348,317.45 and 561,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,222.20, 1,348,317.45 and 561,642.90 is: 843,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,222.20 : 1,348,317.45 = 561,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,222.20/1,348,317.45 = 561,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,222.20x = 1,348,317.45 × 561,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,222.20x = 757,272,922,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,272,922,738.61/898,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,079.72

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