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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,966.56, 1,362,825.32 and 595,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,966.56, 1,362,825.32 and 595,226.72 is: 821,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,966.56 : 1,362,825.32 = 595,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,966.56/1,362,825.32 = 595,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,966.56x = 1,362,825.32 × 595,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,966.56x = 811,190,045,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,190,045,156.55/987,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,070.35

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