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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,411.93, 1,361,144.52 and 572,868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,411.93, 1,361,144.52 and 572,868.05 is: 790,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,411.93 : 1,361,144.52 = 572,868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,411.93/1,361,144.52 = 572,868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,411.93x = 1,361,144.52 × 572,868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,411.93x = 779,756,200,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,756,200,134.86/986,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,497.54

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