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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,002.85, 1,162,102.08 and 598,865.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,002.85, 1,162,102.08 and 598,865.05 is: 827,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,002.85 : 1,162,102.08 = 598,865.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,002.85/1,162,102.08 = 598,865.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,002.85x = 1,162,102.08 × 598,865.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,002.85x = 695,942,320,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,942,320,244.30/841,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,514.82

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