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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,696.51, 1,358,841.82 and 555,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,696.51, 1,358,841.82 and 555,065.83 is: 765,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,696.51 : 1,358,841.82 = 555,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,696.51/1,358,841.82 = 555,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,696.51x = 1,358,841.82 × 555,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,696.51x = 754,246,662,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,246,662,657.01/984,696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,968.66

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