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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,998.82, 1,360,642.62 and 618,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,998.82, 1,360,642.62 and 618,673.96 is: 853,747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,998.82 : 1,360,642.62 = 618,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,998.82/1,360,642.62 = 618,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,998.82x = 1,360,642.62 × 618,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,998.82x = 841,794,151,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,794,151,056.96/985,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,747.63

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