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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,347.48, 1,361,082 and 604,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,347.48, 1,361,082 and 604,322.32 is: 833,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,347.48 : 1,361,082 = 604,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,347.48/1,361,082 = 604,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,347.48x = 1,361,082 × 604,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,347.48x = 822,532,231,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,532,231,950.24/986,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,917.30

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