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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,935.17, 1,358,979.02 and 597,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,935.17, 1,358,979.02 and 597,742 is: 824,743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,935.17 : 1,358,979.02 = 597,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,935.17/1,358,979.02 = 597,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,935.17x = 1,358,979.02 × 597,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,935.17x = 812,318,837,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,318,837,372.84/984,935.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,743.46

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