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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,859.92, 1,085,789.88 and 392,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,859.92, 1,085,789.88 and 392,083.92 is: 588,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,859.92 : 1,085,789.88 = 392,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,859.92/1,085,789.88 = 392,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,859.92x = 1,085,789.88 × 392,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,859.92x = 425,720,752,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,720,752,446.73/723,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,125.88

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