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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,602.02, 1,359,873.76 and 577,484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,602.02, 1,359,873.76 and 577,484.58 is: 796,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,602.02 : 1,359,873.76 = 577,484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,602.02/1,359,873.76 = 577,484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,602.02x = 1,359,873.76 × 577,484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,602.02x = 785,306,130,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,306,130,802.44/985,602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,778.13

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