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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,344.85, 1,357,015.52 and 575,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,344.85, 1,357,015.52 and 575,524.32 is: 794,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,344.85 : 1,357,015.52 = 575,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,344.85/1,357,015.52 = 575,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,344.85x = 1,357,015.52 × 575,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,344.85x = 780,995,431,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,995,431,499.83/983,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,223.34

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