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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,998.70, 1,153,498.05 and 556,422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,998.70, 1,153,498.05 and 556,422.30 is: 834,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,998.70 : 1,153,498.05 = 556,422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,998.70/1,153,498.05 = 556,422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,998.70x = 1,153,498.05 × 556,422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,998.70x = 641,832,038,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,832,038,026.52/768,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,633.45

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