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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,249.88, 1,240,421.94 and 593,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,249.88, 1,240,421.94 and 593,217.57 is: 818,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,249.88 : 1,240,421.94 = 593,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,249.88/1,240,421.94 = 593,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,249.88x = 1,240,421.94 × 593,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,249.88x = 735,840,089,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,840,089,021.49/899,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,282.11

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