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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,059.83, 1,357,538.27 and 575,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,059.83, 1,357,538.27 and 575,908.83 is: 794,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,059.83 : 1,357,538.27 = 575,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,059.83/1,357,538.27 = 575,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,059.83x = 1,357,538.27 × 575,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,059.83x = 781,818,273,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,818,273,876.38/984,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,482.46

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