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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,383.24, 1,285,812.10 and 592,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,383.24, 1,285,812.10 and 592,843.72 is: 889,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,383.24 : 1,285,812.10 = 592,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,383.24/1,285,812.10 = 592,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,383.24x = 1,285,812.10 × 592,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,383.24x = 762,285,628,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,285,628,585.01/857,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,083.89

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