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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,322, 1,358,954.85 and 645,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,322, 1,358,954.85 and 645,380.74 is: 891,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,322 : 1,358,954.85 = 645,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,322/1,358,954.85 = 645,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,322x = 1,358,954.85 × 645,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,322x = 877,043,286,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,043,286,719.59/984,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,012.58

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