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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,396, 1,358,766.73 and 571,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,396, 1,358,766.73 and 571,037.24 is: 788,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,396 : 1,358,766.73 = 571,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,396/1,358,766.73 = 571,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,396x = 1,358,766.73 × 571,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,396x = 775,906,400,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,906,400,447.84/984,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,205.56

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