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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,144.14, 1,355,372.91 and 579,736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,144.14, 1,355,372.91 and 579,736.14 is: 800,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,144.14 : 1,355,372.91 = 579,736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,144.14/1,355,372.91 = 579,736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,144.14x = 1,355,372.91 × 579,736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,144.14x = 785,758,659,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,758,659,103.97/982,144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,044.14

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