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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,222.19, 1,171,824.92 and 592,839.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,222.19, 1,171,824.92 and 592,839.78 is: 889,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,222.19 : 1,171,824.92 = 592,839.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,222.19/1,171,824.92 = 592,839.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,222.19x = 1,171,824.92 × 592,839.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,222.19x = 694,704,424,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,704,424,807.12/781,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,253.32

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