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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,545.60, 1,360,049.46 and 555,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,545.60, 1,360,049.46 and 555,823.20 is: 767,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,545.60 : 1,360,049.46 = 555,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,545.60/1,360,049.46 = 555,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,545.60x = 1,360,049.46 × 555,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,545.60x = 755,947,043,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,947,043,015.47/985,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,034.06

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