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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,259.81, 1,239,806.94 and 592,391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,259.81, 1,239,806.94 and 592,391.39 is: 817,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,259.81 : 1,239,806.94 = 592,391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,259.81/1,239,806.94 = 592,391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,259.81x = 1,239,806.94 × 592,391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,259.81x = 734,450,956,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,450,956,518.25/898,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,637.56

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