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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,688.34, 1,239,891.17 and 592,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,688.34, 1,239,891.17 and 592,916.58 is: 818,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,688.34 : 1,239,891.17 = 592,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,688.34/1,239,891.17 = 592,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,688.34x = 1,239,891.17 × 592,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,688.34x = 735,152,029,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,152,029,124.02/898,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,027.78

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