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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,001.04, 1,359,219.96 and 555,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,001.04, 1,359,219.96 and 555,386.76 is: 766,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,001.04 : 1,359,219.96 = 555,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,001.04/1,359,219.96 = 555,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,001.04x = 1,359,219.96 × 555,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,001.04x = 754,892,769,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,892,769,711.73/985,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,387.79

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