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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,261.32, 1,239,809.02 and 592,392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,261.32, 1,239,809.02 and 592,392.90 is: 817,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,261.32 : 1,239,809.02 = 592,392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,261.32/1,239,809.02 = 592,392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,261.32x = 1,239,809.02 × 592,392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,261.32x = 734,454,060,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,454,060,803.96/898,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,639.64

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