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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,872.36, 1,356,024.42 and 595,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,872.36, 1,356,024.42 and 595,811.88 is: 822,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,872.36 : 1,356,024.42 = 595,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,872.36/1,356,024.42 = 595,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,872.36x = 1,356,024.42 × 595,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,872.36x = 807,935,459,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,935,459,006.11/982,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,014.63

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