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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,409.88, 1,361,250.30 and 556,708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,409.88, 1,361,250.30 and 556,708.12 is: 768,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,409.88 : 1,361,250.30 = 556,708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,409.88/1,361,250.30 = 556,708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,409.88x = 1,361,250.30 × 556,708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,409.88x = 757,819,095,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,819,095,362.44/986,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,259.84

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