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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,535.94, 1,231,391.73 and 570,434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,535.94, 1,231,391.73 and 570,434.58 is: 787,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,535.94 : 1,231,391.73 = 570,434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,535.94/1,231,391.73 = 570,434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,535.94x = 1,231,391.73 × 570,434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,535.94x = 702,428,424,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,428,424,318.02/892,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,002.96

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