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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,322.75, 1,361,111.95 and 550,746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,322.75, 1,361,111.95 and 550,746.82 is: 760,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,322.75 : 1,361,111.95 = 550,746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,322.75/1,361,111.95 = 550,746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,322.75x = 1,361,111.95 × 550,746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,322.75x = 749,628,078,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,628,078,126.50/986,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,023.10

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