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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,358.66, 1,285,775.26 and 592,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,358.66, 1,285,775.26 and 592,819.14 is: 889,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,358.66 : 1,285,775.26 = 592,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,358.66/1,285,775.26 = 592,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,358.66x = 1,285,775.26 × 592,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,358.66x = 762,232,183,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,232,183,866.48/857,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,047.05

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