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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,839.32, 1,359,182.72 and 577,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,839.32, 1,359,182.72 and 577,283.56 is: 796,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,839.32 : 1,359,182.72 = 577,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,839.32/1,359,182.72 = 577,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,839.32x = 1,359,182.72 × 577,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,839.32x = 784,633,839,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,633,839,292.08/984,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,712.54

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