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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,393.65, 1,361,077.29 and 599,007.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,393.65, 1,361,077.29 and 599,007.61 is: 826,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,393.65 : 1,361,077.29 = 599,007.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,393.65/1,361,077.29 = 599,007.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,393.65x = 1,361,077.29 × 599,007.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,393.65x = 815,295,646,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,295,646,026.37/986,393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,541.86

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