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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,250.31, 1,239,793.83 and 592,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,250.31, 1,239,793.83 and 592,381.89 is: 817,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,250.31 : 1,239,793.83 = 592,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,250.31/1,239,793.83 = 592,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,250.31x = 1,239,793.83 × 592,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,250.31x = 734,431,412,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,431,412,225.74/898,250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,624.45

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