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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,050.83, 1,360,722.54 and 556,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,050.83, 1,360,722.54 and 556,370.94 is: 767,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,050.83 : 1,360,722.54 = 556,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,050.83/1,360,722.54 = 556,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,050.83x = 1,360,722.54 × 556,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,050.83x = 757,066,485,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,066,485,848.09/986,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,776.33

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