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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,354.19, 1,285,768.63 and 592,814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,354.19, 1,285,768.63 and 592,814.67 is: 889,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,354.19 : 1,285,768.63 = 592,814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,354.19/1,285,768.63 = 592,814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,354.19x = 1,285,768.63 × 592,814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,354.19x = 762,222,506,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,222,506,089.80/857,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,040.39

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