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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,831.04, 1,359,171.32 and 577,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,831.04, 1,359,171.32 and 577,275.32 is: 796,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,831.04 : 1,359,171.32 = 577,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,831.04/1,359,171.32 = 577,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,831.04x = 1,359,171.32 × 577,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,831.04x = 784,616,058,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,616,058,687.82/984,831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,701.19

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