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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,220.18, 1,171,821.92 and 592,837.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,220.18, 1,171,821.92 and 592,837.77 is: 889,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,220.18 : 1,171,821.92 = 592,837.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,220.18/1,171,821.92 = 592,837.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,220.18x = 1,171,821.92 × 592,837.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,220.18x = 694,700,293,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,700,293,889.92/781,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,250.32

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