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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,199.30, 1,360,996.02 and 556,479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,199.30, 1,360,996.02 and 556,479.72 is: 767,965.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,199.30 : 1,360,996.02 = 556,479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,199.30/1,360,996.02 = 556,479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,199.30x = 1,360,996.02 × 556,479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,199.30x = 757,366,684,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,366,684,130.71/986,199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,965.14

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