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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,260.28, 1,358,229 and 554,565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,260.28, 1,358,229 and 554,565.81 is: 765,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,260.28 : 1,358,229 = 554,565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,260.28/1,358,229 = 554,565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,260.28x = 1,358,229 × 554,565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,260.28x = 753,227,358,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,227,358,759.35/984,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,272.54

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