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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,967.09, 1,359,275.38 and 555,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,967.09, 1,359,275.38 and 555,247.24 is: 766,252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,967.09 : 1,359,275.38 = 555,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,967.09/1,359,275.38 = 555,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,967.09x = 1,359,275.38 × 555,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,967.09x = 754,733,898,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,733,898,358.65/984,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,252.91

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