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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,339.94, 1,285,747.25 and 592,800.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,339.94, 1,285,747.25 and 592,800.42 is: 889,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,339.94 : 1,285,747.25 = 592,800.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,339.94/1,285,747.25 = 592,800.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,339.94x = 1,285,747.25 × 592,800.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,339.94x = 762,191,509,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,191,509,813.85/857,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,019.02

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