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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,273.08, 1,359,691.98 and 577,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,273.08, 1,359,691.98 and 577,277.28 is: 796,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,273.08 : 1,359,691.98 = 577,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,273.08/1,359,691.98 = 577,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,273.08x = 1,359,691.98 × 577,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,273.08x = 784,919,287,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,919,287,852.22/985,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,651.51

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