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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,907.22, 1,238,786.46 and 643,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,907.22, 1,238,786.46 and 643,815.54 is: 887,243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,907.22 : 1,238,786.46 = 643,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,907.22/1,238,786.46 = 643,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,907.22x = 1,238,786.46 × 643,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,907.22x = 797,549,973,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,549,973,689.59/898,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,243.93

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