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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,229.83, 1,359,385.27 and 598,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,229.83, 1,359,385.27 and 598,035.72 is: 825,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,229.83 : 1,359,385.27 = 598,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,229.83/1,359,385.27 = 598,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,229.83x = 1,359,385.27 × 598,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,229.83x = 812,960,945,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,960,945,308.05/985,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,148.53

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