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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,473.32, 1,356,833.16 and 596,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,473.32, 1,356,833.16 and 596,009.23 is: 822,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,473.32 : 1,356,833.16 = 596,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,473.32/1,356,833.16 = 596,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,473.32x = 1,356,833.16 × 596,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,473.32x = 808,685,083,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,685,083,537.98/983,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,274.55

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