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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,759, 1,392,117.12 and 556,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,759, 1,392,117.12 and 556,079.16 is: 767,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,759 : 1,392,117.12 = 556,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,759/1,392,117.12 = 556,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,759x = 1,392,117.12 × 556,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,759x = 774,127,318,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,127,318,711.22/1,008,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,405.61

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