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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,171.83, 1,475,543.34 and 599,877.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,171.83, 1,475,543.34 and 599,877.11 is: 898,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,171.83 : 1,475,543.34 = 599,877.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,171.83/1,475,543.34 = 599,877.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,171.83x = 1,475,543.34 × 599,877.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,171.83x = 885,144,667,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,144,667,101.23/985,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,467.29

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