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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,237.23, 1,239,971.54 and 592,494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,237.23, 1,239,971.54 and 592,494.63 is: 817,909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,237.23 : 1,239,971.54 = 592,494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,237.23/1,239,971.54 = 592,494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,237.23x = 1,239,971.54 × 592,494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,237.23x = 734,676,475,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,676,475,840.36/898,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,909.18

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