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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,708.59, 1,364,428.59 and 580,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,708.59, 1,364,428.59 and 580,827.63 is: 801,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,708.59 : 1,364,428.59 = 580,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,708.59/1,364,428.59 = 580,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,708.59x = 1,364,428.59 × 580,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,708.59x = 792,497,824,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,497,824,233.94/988,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,548.44

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