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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,340.94, 1,285,748.75 and 592,801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,340.94, 1,285,748.75 and 592,801.42 is: 889,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,340.94 : 1,285,748.75 = 592,801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,340.94/1,285,748.75 = 592,801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,340.94x = 1,285,748.75 × 592,801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,340.94x = 762,193,684,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,193,684,763.23/857,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,020.52

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