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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,047.13, 1,360,746.36 and 556,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,047.13, 1,360,746.36 and 556,367.24 is: 767,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,047.13 : 1,360,746.36 = 556,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,047.13/1,360,746.36 = 556,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,047.13x = 1,360,746.36 × 556,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,047.13x = 757,074,696,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,074,696,653.25/986,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,787.54

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