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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,226.72, 1,171,831.56 and 592,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,226.72, 1,171,831.56 and 592,844 is: 889,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,226.72 : 1,171,831.56 = 592,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,226.72/1,171,831.56 = 592,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,226.72x = 1,171,831.56 × 592,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,226.72x = 694,713,309,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,713,309,356.64/781,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,259.53

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