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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,938.80, 1,359,236.33 and 555,218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,938.80, 1,359,236.33 and 555,218.93 is: 766,213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,938.80 : 1,359,236.33 = 555,218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,938.80/1,359,236.33 = 555,218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,938.80x = 1,359,236.33 × 555,218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,938.80x = 754,673,741,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,673,741,983.30/984,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,213.84

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