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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,989.40, 1,357,907.83 and 570,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,989.40, 1,357,907.83 and 570,606.30 is: 787,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,989.40 : 1,357,907.83 = 570,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,989.40/1,357,907.83 = 570,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,989.40x = 1,357,907.83 × 570,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,989.40x = 774,830,762,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,830,762,617.33/983,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,438.12

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