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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,297.64, 1,359,595.22 and 555,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,297.64, 1,359,595.22 and 555,552.14 is: 766,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,297.64 : 1,359,595.22 = 555,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,297.64/1,359,595.22 = 555,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,297.64x = 1,359,595.22 × 555,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,297.64x = 755,326,034,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,326,034,004.77/985,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,596.82

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