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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,949.53, 1,357,386.32 and 575,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,949.53, 1,357,386.32 and 575,801.12 is: 794,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,949.53 : 1,357,386.32 = 575,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,949.53/1,357,386.32 = 575,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,949.53x = 1,357,386.32 × 575,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,949.53x = 781,584,568,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,584,568,161.65/983,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,334.01

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