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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,431.51, 1,473,562.85 and 598,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,431.51, 1,473,562.85 and 598,080.60 is: 897,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,431.51 : 1,473,562.85 = 598,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,431.51/1,473,562.85 = 598,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,431.51x = 1,473,562.85 × 598,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,431.51x = 881,309,350,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,309,350,475.31/982,431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,069.51

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