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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,025.58, 1,359,276.72 and 571,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,025.58, 1,359,276.72 and 571,530.44 is: 788,678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,025.58 : 1,359,276.72 = 571,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,025.58/1,359,276.72 = 571,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,025.58x = 1,359,276.72 × 571,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,025.58x = 776,868,021,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,868,021,863.36/985,025.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,678.02

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