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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,696.06, 1,360,324.04 and 555,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,696.06, 1,360,324.04 and 555,966.96 is: 767,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,696.06 : 1,360,324.04 = 555,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,696.06/1,360,324.04 = 555,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,696.06x = 1,360,324.04 × 555,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,696.06x = 756,295,221,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,295,221,133.72/985,696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,270.21

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