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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,588.75, 1,354,039.28 and 589,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,588.75, 1,354,039.28 and 589,020.18 is: 812,515.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,588.75 : 1,354,039.28 = 589,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,588.75/1,354,039.28 = 589,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,588.75x = 1,354,039.28 × 589,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,588.75x = 797,556,461,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,556,461,740.22/981,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,515.89

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