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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,086.61, 1,476,596.47 and 585,514.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,086.61, 1,476,596.47 and 585,514.77 is: 878,549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,086.61 : 1,476,596.47 = 585,514.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,086.61/1,476,596.47 = 585,514.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,086.61x = 1,476,596.47 × 585,514.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,086.61x = 864,569,042,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,569,042,514.86/984,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,549.75

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