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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,368.51, 1,238,271.17 and 636,811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,368.51, 1,238,271.17 and 636,811.41 is: 877,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,368.51 : 1,238,271.17 = 636,811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,368.51/1,238,271.17 = 636,811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,368.51x = 1,238,271.17 × 636,811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,368.51x = 788,545,206,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,545,206,545.99/898,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,752.50

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