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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,635.02, 1,360,120.50 and 555,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,635.02, 1,360,120.50 and 555,889.52 is: 767,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,635.02 : 1,360,120.50 = 555,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,635.02/1,360,120.50 = 555,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,635.02x = 1,360,120.50 × 555,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,635.02x = 756,076,731,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,076,731,887.16/985,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,096.05

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