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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,258.78, 1,358,226.93 and 554,564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,258.78, 1,358,226.93 and 554,564.31 is: 765,270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,258.78 : 1,358,226.93 = 554,564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,258.78/1,358,226.93 = 554,564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,258.78x = 1,358,226.93 × 554,564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,258.78x = 753,224,180,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,224,180,258.87/984,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,270.47

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