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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,529.26, 1,357,367.59 and 575,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,529.26, 1,357,367.59 and 575,606.78 is: 794,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,529.26 : 1,357,367.59 = 575,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,529.26/1,357,367.59 = 575,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,529.26x = 1,357,367.59 × 575,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,529.26x = 781,309,987,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,309,987,756.26/983,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,394.25

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