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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,339.43, 1,361,148.71 and 556,710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,339.43, 1,361,148.71 and 556,710.57 is: 768,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,339.43 : 1,361,148.71 = 556,710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,339.43/1,361,148.71 = 556,710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,339.43x = 1,361,148.71 × 556,710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,339.43x = 757,765,871,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,765,871,415.31/986,339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,260.75

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