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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,226.92, 1,239,258.77 and 640,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,226.92, 1,239,258.77 and 640,144.52 is: 883,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,226.92 : 1,239,258.77 = 640,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,226.92/1,239,258.77 = 640,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,226.92x = 1,239,258.77 × 640,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,226.92x = 793,304,704,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,304,704,281.15/898,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,189.64

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