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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,892.46, 843,758.57 and 592,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,892.46, 843,758.57 and 592,865.75 is: 812,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,892.46 : 843,758.57 = 592,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,892.46/843,758.57 = 592,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,892.46x = 843,758.57 × 592,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,892.46x = 500,235,557,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,235,557,421.98/615,892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,212.50

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