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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,147.50, 1,230,346.80 and 586,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,147.50, 1,230,346.80 and 586,102.50 is: 808,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,147.50 : 1,230,346.80 = 586,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,147.50/1,230,346.80 = 586,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,147.50x = 1,230,346.80 × 586,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,147.50x = 721,109,335,347
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,109,335,347/892,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,284.88

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