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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,093.23, 1,285,650.78 and 590,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,093.23, 1,285,650.78 and 590,782.24 is: 886,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,093.23 : 1,285,650.78 = 590,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,093.23/1,285,650.78 = 590,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,093.23x = 1,285,650.78 × 590,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,093.23x = 759,539,650,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,539,650,380.93/857,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,180.90

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