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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,891.64, 1,359,171.26 and 555,171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,891.64, 1,359,171.26 and 555,171.65 is: 766,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,891.64 : 1,359,171.26 = 555,171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,891.64/1,359,171.26 = 555,171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,891.64x = 1,359,171.26 × 555,171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,891.64x = 754,573,351,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,573,351,668.85/984,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,148.60

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