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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,758.96, 1,474,053.48 and 598,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,758.96, 1,474,053.48 and 598,408.56 is: 897,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,758.96 : 1,474,053.48 = 598,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,758.96/1,474,053.48 = 598,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,758.96x = 1,474,053.48 × 598,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,758.96x = 882,086,220,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,086,220,329.79/982,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,561.11

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