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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,555.52, 1,360,066.87 and 544,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,555.52, 1,360,066.87 and 544,030.35 is: 750,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,555.52 : 1,360,066.87 = 544,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,555.52/1,360,066.87 = 544,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,555.52x = 1,360,066.87 × 544,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,555.52x = 739,917,660,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,917,660,069.74/985,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,762.03

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