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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,285.60, 1,356,959.50 and 553,581.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,285.60, 1,356,959.50 and 553,581.11 is: 763,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,285.60 : 1,356,959.50 = 553,581.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,285.60/1,356,959.50 = 553,581.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,285.60x = 1,356,959.50 × 553,581.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,285.60x = 751,187,146,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,187,146,235.05/983,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,956.22

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