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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,346.76, 1,362,511.08 and 584,938.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,346.76, 1,362,511.08 and 584,938.76 is: 807,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,346.76 : 1,362,511.08 = 584,938.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,346.76/1,362,511.08 = 584,938.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,346.76x = 1,362,511.08 × 584,938.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,346.76x = 796,985,541,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,985,541,621.46/987,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,199.23

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