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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,244.40, 1,359,635.04 and 555,522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,244.40, 1,359,635.04 and 555,522.03 is: 766,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,244.40 : 1,359,635.04 = 555,522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,244.40/1,359,635.04 = 555,522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,244.40x = 1,359,635.04 × 555,522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,244.40x = 755,307,217,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,307,217,479.93/985,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,619.14

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