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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,814.92, 1,356,340.42 and 590,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,814.92, 1,356,340.42 and 590,467.88 is: 814,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,814.92 : 1,356,340.42 = 590,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,814.92/1,356,340.42 = 590,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,814.92x = 1,356,340.42 × 590,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,814.92x = 800,875,452,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,875,452,355.71/982,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,879.22

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