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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,772.39, 1,357,702.74 and 575,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,772.39, 1,357,702.74 and 575,849.51 is: 794,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,772.39 : 1,357,702.74 = 575,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,772.39/1,357,702.74 = 575,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,772.39x = 1,357,702.74 × 575,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,772.39x = 781,832,450,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,832,450,766.14/983,772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,729.00

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