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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,432.51, 1,473,564.34 and 598,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,432.51, 1,473,564.34 and 598,081.60 is: 897,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,432.51 : 1,473,564.34 = 598,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,432.51/1,473,564.34 = 598,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,432.51x = 1,473,564.34 × 598,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,432.51x = 881,311,718,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,311,718,170.14/982,432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,071.00

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