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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,298.64, 1,359,596.61 and 555,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,298.64, 1,359,596.61 and 555,553.14 is: 766,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,298.64 : 1,359,596.61 = 555,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,298.64/1,359,596.61 = 555,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,298.64x = 1,359,596.61 × 555,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,298.64x = 755,328,165,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,328,165,818.86/985,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,598.20

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