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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,247.64, 1,361,008.42 and 550,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,247.64, 1,361,008.42 and 550,671.72 is: 759,919.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,247.64 : 1,361,008.42 = 550,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,247.64/1,361,008.42 = 550,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,247.64x = 1,361,008.42 × 550,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,247.64x = 749,468,847,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,468,847,575.88/986,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,919.53

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