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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,265.34, 1,239,814.56 and 592,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,265.34, 1,239,814.56 and 592,396.92 is: 817,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,265.34 : 1,239,814.56 = 592,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,265.34/1,239,814.56 = 592,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,265.34x = 1,239,814.56 × 592,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,265.34x = 734,462,326,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,462,326,715.16/898,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,645.18

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