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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,634.02, 1,360,119.12 and 555,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,634.02, 1,360,119.12 and 555,888.52 is: 767,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,634.02 : 1,360,119.12 = 555,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,634.02/1,360,119.12 = 555,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,634.02x = 1,360,119.12 × 555,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,634.02x = 756,074,604,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,074,604,640.50/985,634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,094.67

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