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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,283.28, 1,239,839.40 and 592,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,283.28, 1,239,839.40 and 592,414.92 is: 817,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,283.28 : 1,239,839.40 = 592,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,283.28/1,239,839.40 = 592,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,283.28x = 1,239,839.40 × 592,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,283.28x = 734,499,358,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,499,358,963.85/898,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,670.08

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