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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,261.31, 1,239,809.01 and 592,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,261.31, 1,239,809.01 and 592,392.89 is: 817,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,261.31 : 1,239,809.01 = 592,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,261.31/1,239,809.01 = 592,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,261.31x = 1,239,809.01 × 592,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,261.31x = 734,454,042,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,454,042,481.94/898,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,639.63

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