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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,413.06, 1,473,559.46 and 577,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,413.06, 1,473,559.46 and 577,829 is: 866,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,413.06 : 1,473,559.46 = 577,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,413.06/1,473,559.46 = 577,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,413.06x = 1,473,559.46 × 577,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,413.06x = 851,465,389,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,465,389,212.34/982,413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,708.13

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