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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,543.24, 1,360,095.96 and 555,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,543.24, 1,360,095.96 and 555,814.48 is: 767,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,543.24 : 1,360,095.96 = 555,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,543.24/1,360,095.96 = 555,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,543.24x = 1,360,095.96 × 555,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,543.24x = 755,961,028,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,961,028,757.50/985,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,050.09

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