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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,007.94, 1,231,992.63 and 587,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,007.94, 1,231,992.63 and 587,445.75 is: 811,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,007.94 : 1,231,992.63 = 587,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,007.94/1,231,992.63 = 587,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,007.94x = 1,231,992.63 × 587,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,007.94x = 723,728,834,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,728,834,524.82/892,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,347.97

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