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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,633.02, 1,360,117.74 and 555,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,633.02, 1,360,117.74 and 555,887.52 is: 767,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,633.02 : 1,360,117.74 = 555,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,633.02/1,360,117.74 = 555,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,633.02x = 1,360,117.74 × 555,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,633.02x = 756,072,477,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,072,477,396.61/985,633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,093.29

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