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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,852.57, 1,358,865.11 and 597,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,852.57, 1,358,865.11 and 597,659.26 is: 824,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,852.57 : 1,358,865.11 = 597,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,852.57/1,358,865.11 = 597,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,852.57x = 1,358,865.11 × 597,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,852.57x = 812,138,316,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,138,316,727.28/984,852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,629.33

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