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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,263.32, 1,239,811.78 and 592,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,263.32, 1,239,811.78 and 592,394.90 is: 817,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,263.32 : 1,239,811.78 = 592,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,263.32/1,239,811.78 = 592,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,263.32x = 1,239,811.78 × 592,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,263.32x = 734,458,175,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,458,175,431.92/898,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,642.40

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