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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,596.69, 1,471,533.08 and 560,593.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,596.69, 1,471,533.08 and 560,593.17 is: 839,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,596.69 : 1,471,533.08 = 560,593.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,596.69/1,471,533.08 = 560,593.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,596.69x = 1,471,533.08 × 560,593.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,596.69x = 824,931,391,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,931,391,274.10/982,596.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,542.20

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