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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,258.72, 1,359,425.22 and 598,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,258.72, 1,359,425.22 and 598,064.60 is: 825,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,258.72 : 1,359,425.22 = 598,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,258.72/1,359,425.22 = 598,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,258.72x = 1,359,425.22 × 598,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,258.72x = 813,024,100,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,024,100,429.21/985,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,188.43

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