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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,878.39, 1,360,575.18 and 556,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,878.39, 1,360,575.18 and 556,001.67 is: 767,317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,878.39 : 1,360,575.18 = 556,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,878.39/1,360,575.18 = 556,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,878.39x = 1,360,575.18 × 556,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,878.39x = 756,482,072,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,482,072,240.55/985,878.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,317.84

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