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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,493.03, 1,359,942.18 and 549,887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,493.03, 1,359,942.18 and 549,887.73 is: 758,823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,493.03 : 1,359,942.18 = 549,887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,493.03/1,359,942.18 = 549,887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,493.03x = 1,359,942.18 × 549,887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,493.03x = 747,815,518,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,815,518,291.45/985,493.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,823.76

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