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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,303.45, 1,359,839.82 and 555,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,303.45, 1,359,839.82 and 555,574.96 is: 766,761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,303.45 : 1,359,839.82 = 555,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,303.45/1,359,839.82 = 555,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,303.45x = 1,359,839.82 × 555,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,303.45x = 755,492,953,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,492,953,602.91/985,303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,761.71

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