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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,163.58, 1,475,530.97 and 599,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,163.58, 1,475,530.97 and 599,868.86 is: 898,454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,163.58 : 1,475,530.97 = 599,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,163.58/1,475,530.97 = 599,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,163.58x = 1,475,530.97 × 599,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,163.58x = 885,125,070,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,125,070,491.60/985,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,454.93

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