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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,726.20, 1,357,592.70 and 601,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,726.20, 1,357,592.70 and 601,633 is: 830,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,726.20 : 1,357,592.70 = 601,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,726.20/1,357,592.70 = 601,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,726.20x = 1,357,592.70 × 601,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,726.20x = 816,772,568,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,772,568,879.10/983,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,284.45

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