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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,005.60, 1,362,077.12 and 579,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,005.60, 1,362,077.12 and 579,114.40 is: 799,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,005.60 : 1,362,077.12 = 579,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,005.60/1,362,077.12 = 579,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,005.60x = 1,362,077.12 × 579,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,005.60x = 788,798,474,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,798,474,102.53/987,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,183.38

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