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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,787.73, 1,357,595.03 and 601,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,787.73, 1,357,595.03 and 601,814.48 is: 830,484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,787.73 : 1,357,595.03 = 601,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,787.73/1,357,595.03 = 601,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,787.73x = 1,357,595.03 × 601,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,787.73x = 817,020,341,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,020,341,746.60/983,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,484.38

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