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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,727.20, 1,357,594.08 and 601,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,727.20, 1,357,594.08 and 601,634 is: 830,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,727.20 : 1,357,594.08 = 601,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,727.20/1,357,594.08 = 601,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,727.20x = 1,357,594.08 × 601,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,727.20x = 816,774,756,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,774,756,726.72/983,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,285.83

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