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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,893.15, 1,359,173.33 and 555,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,893.15, 1,359,173.33 and 555,173.16 is: 766,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,893.15 : 1,359,173.33 = 555,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,893.15/1,359,173.33 = 555,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,893.15x = 1,359,173.33 × 555,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,893.15x = 754,576,549,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,576,549,827.96/984,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,150.68

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