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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,808.73, 1,356,331.86 and 590,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,808.73, 1,356,331.86 and 590,461.69 is: 814,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,808.73 : 1,356,331.86 = 590,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,808.73/1,356,331.86 = 590,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,808.73x = 1,356,331.86 × 590,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,808.73x = 800,862,002,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,862,002,256.44/982,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,870.66

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