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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,285, 1,474,765.37 and 604,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,285, 1,474,765.37 and 604,414.03 is: 905,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,285 : 1,474,765.37 = 604,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,285/1,474,765.37 = 604,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,285x = 1,474,765.37 × 604,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,285x = 891,368,880,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,368,880,586.14/984,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,600.39

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