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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,371.94, 1,359,859.95 and 555,642.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,371.94, 1,359,859.95 and 555,642.85 is: 766,813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,371.94 : 1,359,859.95 = 555,642.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,371.94/1,359,859.95 = 555,642.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,371.94x = 1,359,859.95 × 555,642.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,371.94x = 755,596,458,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,596,458,218.86/985,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,813.45

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