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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,322.37, 1,361,111.43 and 550,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,322.37, 1,361,111.43 and 550,746.45 is: 760,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,322.37 : 1,361,111.43 = 550,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,322.37/1,361,111.43 = 550,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,322.37x = 1,361,111.43 × 550,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,322.37x = 749,627,288,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,627,288,126.92/986,322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,022.60

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