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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,943.39, 1,360,597.92 and 556,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,943.39, 1,360,597.92 and 556,223.54 is: 767,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,943.39 : 1,360,597.92 = 556,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,943.39/1,360,597.92 = 556,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,943.39x = 1,360,597.92 × 556,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,943.39x = 756,796,591,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,796,591,579.04/985,943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,586.25

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