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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,225.72, 1,171,830.06 and 592,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,225.72, 1,171,830.06 and 592,843 is: 889,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,225.72 : 1,171,830.06 = 592,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,225.72/1,171,830.06 = 592,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,225.72x = 1,171,830.06 × 592,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,225.72x = 694,711,248,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,711,248,260.58/781,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,258.03

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