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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,933.17, 1,358,976.27 and 597,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,933.17, 1,358,976.27 and 597,740 is: 824,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,933.17 : 1,358,976.27 = 597,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,933.17/1,358,976.27 = 597,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,933.17x = 1,358,976.27 × 597,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,933.17x = 812,314,472,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,314,472,641.10/984,933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,740.70

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