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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,464.40, 1,244,082.60 and 592,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,464.40, 1,244,082.60 and 592,131.60 is: 885,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,464.40 : 1,244,082.60 = 592,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,464.40/1,244,082.60 = 592,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,464.40x = 1,244,082.60 × 592,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,464.40x = 736,660,620,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,660,620,470.16/831,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,979.75

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