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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,203.16, 1,360,947.11 and 550,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,203.16, 1,360,947.11 and 550,627.18 is: 759,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,203.16 : 1,360,947.11 = 550,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,203.16/1,360,947.11 = 550,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,203.16x = 1,360,947.11 × 550,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,203.16x = 749,374,473,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,374,473,582.73/986,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,858.11

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