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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,035.55, 1,362,963.11 and 600,969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,035.55, 1,362,963.11 and 600,969.35 is: 829,017.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,035.55 : 1,362,963.11 = 600,969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,035.55/1,362,963.11 = 600,969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,035.55x = 1,362,963.11 × 600,969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,035.55x = 819,099,054,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,099,054,693.24/988,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,017.80

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