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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,202.59, 1,360,946.33 and 550,626.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,202.59, 1,360,946.33 and 550,626.61 is: 759,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,202.59 : 1,360,946.33 = 550,626.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,202.59/1,360,946.33 = 550,626.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,202.59x = 1,360,946.33 × 550,626.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,202.59x = 749,373,261,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,373,261,326.71/986,202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,857.32

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