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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,909.62, 1,360,568.46 and 556,188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,909.62, 1,360,568.46 and 556,188.42 is: 767,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,909.62 : 1,360,568.46 = 556,188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,909.62/1,360,568.46 = 556,188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,909.62x = 1,360,568.46 × 556,188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,909.62x = 756,732,422,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,732,422,069.23/985,909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,547.46

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