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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,291.28, 1,239,850.48 and 592,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,291.28, 1,239,850.48 and 592,422.96 is: 817,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,291.28 : 1,239,850.48 = 592,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,291.28/1,239,850.48 = 592,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,291.28x = 1,239,850.48 × 592,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,291.28x = 734,515,891,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,515,891,319.02/898,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,681.20

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