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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,058.23, 1,479,645.02 and 536,810.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,058.23, 1,479,645.02 and 536,810.15 is: 805,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,058.23 : 1,479,645.02 = 536,810.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,058.23/1,479,645.02 = 536,810.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,058.23x = 1,479,645.02 × 536,810.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,058.23x = 794,288,470,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,288,470,174.09/986,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,518.83

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