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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,221.96, 1,359,608.22 and 555,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,221.96, 1,359,608.22 and 555,501.12 is: 766,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,221.96 : 1,359,608.22 = 555,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,221.96/1,359,608.22 = 555,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,221.96x = 1,359,608.22 × 555,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,221.96x = 755,263,888,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,263,888,971.21/985,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,592.63

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