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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,253.58, 1,363,264.08 and 601,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,253.58, 1,363,264.08 and 601,187.40 is: 829,318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,253.58 : 1,363,264.08 = 601,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,253.58/1,363,264.08 = 601,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,253.58x = 1,363,264.08 × 601,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,253.58x = 819,577,187,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,577,187,768.59/988,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,318.71

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