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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,795.17, 1,359,027.65 and 555,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,795.17, 1,359,027.65 and 555,075.28 is: 766,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,795.17 : 1,359,027.65 = 555,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,795.17/1,359,027.65 = 555,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,795.17x = 1,359,027.65 × 555,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,795.17x = 754,362,656,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,362,656,437.97/984,795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,009.71

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