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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,985.16, 1,514,975.82 and 588,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,985.16, 1,514,975.82 and 588,965.80 is: 883,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,985.16 : 1,514,975.82 = 588,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,985.16/1,514,975.82 = 588,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,985.16x = 1,514,975.82 × 588,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,985.16x = 892,268,945,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,268,945,806.96/1,009,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,447.58

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