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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,665.22, 1,357,515.86 and 601,765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,665.22, 1,357,515.86 and 601,765.20 is: 830,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,665.22 : 1,357,515.86 = 601,765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,665.22/1,357,515.86 = 601,765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,665.22x = 1,357,515.86 × 601,765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,665.22x = 816,905,799,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,905,799,987.25/983,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,471.37

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