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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,943, 1,359,242.12 and 555,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,943, 1,359,242.12 and 555,223.12 is: 766,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,943 : 1,359,242.12 = 555,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,943/1,359,242.12 = 555,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,943x = 1,359,242.12 × 555,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,943x = 754,682,650,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,682,650,701.82/984,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,219.62

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