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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,369.60, 1,239,958.38 and 592,500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,369.60, 1,239,958.38 and 592,500.64 is: 817,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,369.60 : 1,239,958.38 = 592,500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,369.60/1,239,958.38 = 592,500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,369.60x = 1,239,958.38 × 592,500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,369.60x = 734,676,133,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,676,133,723.36/898,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,788.28

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