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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,812.36, 1,356,336.88 and 590,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,812.36, 1,356,336.88 and 590,465.32 is: 814,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,812.36 : 1,356,336.88 = 590,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,812.36/1,356,336.88 = 590,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,812.36x = 1,356,336.88 × 590,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,812.36x = 800,869,885,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,869,885,010.00/982,812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,875.68

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