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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,256.72, 1,359,422.46 and 598,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,256.72, 1,359,422.46 and 598,062.60 is: 825,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,256.72 : 1,359,422.46 = 598,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,256.72/1,359,422.46 = 598,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,256.72x = 1,359,422.46 × 598,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,256.72x = 813,019,730,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,019,730,926.00/985,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,185.67

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