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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,167.72, 1,359,504.26 and 555,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,167.72, 1,359,504.26 and 555,444.12 is: 766,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,167.72 : 1,359,504.26 = 555,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,167.72/1,359,504.26 = 555,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,167.72x = 1,359,504.26 × 555,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,167.72x = 755,128,647,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,128,647,331.95/985,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,497.55

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