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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,583.69, 1,360,983.96 and 599,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,583.69, 1,360,983.96 and 599,296.35 is: 826,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,583.69 : 1,360,983.96 = 599,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,583.69/1,360,983.96 = 599,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,583.69x = 1,360,983.96 × 599,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,583.69x = 815,632,719,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,632,719,636.55/986,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,724.31

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