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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,079.98, 1,476,586.53 and 585,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,079.98, 1,476,586.53 and 585,508.14 is: 878,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,079.98 : 1,476,586.53 = 585,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,079.98/1,476,586.53 = 585,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,079.98x = 1,476,586.53 × 585,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,079.98x = 864,553,432,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,553,432,729.35/984,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,539.80

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