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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,026.42, 1,356,251.19 and 574,839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,026.42, 1,356,251.19 and 574,839.07 is: 793,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,026.42 : 1,356,251.19 = 574,839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,026.42/1,356,251.19 = 574,839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,026.42x = 1,356,251.19 × 574,839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,026.42x = 779,626,167,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,626,167,199.72/983,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,087.71

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