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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,295.28, 1,239,855.96 and 592,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,295.28, 1,239,855.96 and 592,426.92 is: 817,686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,295.28 : 1,239,855.96 = 592,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,295.28/1,239,855.96 = 592,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,295.28x = 1,239,855.96 × 592,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,295.28x = 734,524,047,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,524,047,626.44/898,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,686.64

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