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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,342.69, 1,285,751.39 and 592,803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,342.69, 1,285,751.39 and 592,803.17 is: 889,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,342.69 : 1,285,751.39 = 592,803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,342.69/1,285,751.39 = 592,803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,342.69x = 1,285,751.39 × 592,803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,342.69x = 762,197,490,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,197,490,431.13/857,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,023.15

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