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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,852.83, 1,358,865.46 and 597,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,852.83, 1,358,865.46 and 597,659.51 is: 824,629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,852.83 : 1,358,865.46 = 597,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,852.83/1,358,865.46 = 597,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,852.83x = 1,358,865.46 × 597,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,852.83x = 812,138,863,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,138,863,485.38/984,852.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,629.67

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