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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,542.59, 1,359,967.32 and 555,928.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,542.59, 1,359,967.32 and 555,928.31 is: 767,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,542.59 : 1,359,967.32 = 555,928.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,542.59/1,359,967.32 = 555,928.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,542.59x = 1,359,967.32 × 555,928.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,542.59x = 756,044,337,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,044,337,262.75/985,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,135.12

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