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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,123.96, 1,352,717.34 and 598,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,123.96, 1,352,717.34 and 598,372.04 is: 825,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,123.96 : 1,352,717.34 = 598,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,123.96/1,352,717.34 = 598,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,123.96x = 1,352,717.34 × 598,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,123.96x = 809,428,234,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,428,234,279.17/980,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,842.72

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