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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,547.24, 1,360,101.48 and 555,818.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,547.24, 1,360,101.48 and 555,818.48 is: 767,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,547.24 : 1,360,101.48 = 555,818.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,547.24/1,360,101.48 = 555,818.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,547.24x = 1,360,101.48 × 555,818.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,547.24x = 755,969,537,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,969,537,259.35/985,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,055.61

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