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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,235.73, 1,239,969.47 and 592,493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,235.73, 1,239,969.47 and 592,493.13 is: 817,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,235.73 : 1,239,969.47 = 592,493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,235.73/1,239,969.47 = 592,493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,235.73x = 1,239,969.47 × 592,493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,235.73x = 734,673,389,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,673,389,422.28/898,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,907.11

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