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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,592.47, 1,237,950.14 and 626,165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,592.47, 1,237,950.14 and 626,165.98 is: 862,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,592.47 : 1,237,950.14 = 626,165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,592.47/1,237,950.14 = 626,165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,592.47x = 1,237,950.14 × 626,165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,592.47x = 775,162,256,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,162,256,378.53/898,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,640.50

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