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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,305.64, 1,359,606.24 and 555,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,305.64, 1,359,606.24 and 555,560.16 is: 766,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,305.64 : 1,359,606.24 = 555,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,305.64/1,359,606.24 = 555,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,305.64x = 1,359,606.24 × 555,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,305.64x = 755,343,060,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,343,060,231.40/985,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,607.87

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