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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,817.22, 1,238,662.53 and 643,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,817.22, 1,238,662.53 and 643,725.54 is: 887,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,817.22 : 1,238,662.53 = 643,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,817.22/1,238,662.53 = 643,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,817.22x = 1,238,662.53 × 643,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,817.22x = 797,358,706,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,358,706,002.02/898,817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,119.97

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