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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,875.76, 1,392,257.92 and 556,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,875.76, 1,392,257.92 and 556,182.96 is: 767,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,875.76 : 1,392,257.92 = 556,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,875.76/1,392,257.92 = 556,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,875.76x = 1,392,257.92 × 556,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,875.76x = 774,350,131,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,350,131,029.04/1,008,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,537.65

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