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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,742.40, 1,358,937.60 and 582,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,742.40, 1,358,937.60 and 582,325.76 is: 803,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,742.40 : 1,358,937.60 = 582,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,742.40/1,358,937.60 = 582,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,742.40x = 1,358,937.60 × 582,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,742.40x = 791,344,370,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,344,370,712.58/984,742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,605.46

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