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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,050.43, 1,147,283.22 and 589,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,050.43, 1,147,283.22 and 589,909.08 is: 814,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,050.43 : 1,147,283.22 = 589,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,050.43/1,147,283.22 = 589,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,050.43x = 1,147,283.22 × 589,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,050.43x = 676,792,788,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,792,788,809.64/831,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,382.33

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