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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,255.08, 1,363,266.15 and 601,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,255.08, 1,363,266.15 and 601,188.90 is: 829,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,255.08 : 1,363,266.15 = 601,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,255.08/1,363,266.15 = 601,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,255.08x = 1,363,266.15 × 601,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,255.08x = 819,580,477,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,580,477,125.74/988,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,320.78

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