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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,985.46, 1,338,442.80 and 550,866.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,985.46, 1,338,442.80 and 550,866.98 is: 760,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,985.46 : 1,338,442.80 = 550,866.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,985.46/1,338,442.80 = 550,866.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,985.46x = 1,338,442.80 × 550,866.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,985.46x = 737,303,943,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,303,943,138.74/969,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,118.55

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