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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,260.31, 1,239,807.63 and 592,391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,260.31, 1,239,807.63 and 592,391.89 is: 817,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,260.31 : 1,239,807.63 = 592,391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,260.31/1,239,807.63 = 592,391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,260.31x = 1,239,807.63 × 592,391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,260.31x = 734,451,985,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,451,985,172.12/898,260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,638.25

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