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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,594.21, 1,237,952.55 and 626,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,594.21, 1,237,952.55 and 626,167.72 is: 862,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,594.21 : 1,237,952.55 = 626,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,594.21/1,237,952.55 = 626,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,594.21x = 1,237,952.55 × 626,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,594.21x = 775,165,925,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,165,925,701.69/898,594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,642.91

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