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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,592.72, 1,357,459.56 and 601,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,592.72, 1,357,459.56 and 601,873.20 is: 830,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,592.72 : 1,357,459.56 = 601,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,592.72/1,357,459.56 = 601,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,592.72x = 1,357,459.56 × 601,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,592.72x = 817,018,529,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,018,529,247.79/983,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,647.19

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