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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,601.53, 1,356,051.92 and 595,450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,601.53, 1,356,051.92 and 595,450.85 is: 821,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,601.53 : 1,356,051.92 = 595,450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,601.53/1,356,051.92 = 595,450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,601.53x = 1,356,051.92 × 595,450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,601.53x = 807,462,258,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,462,258,650.62/982,601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,759.62

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