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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,014.40, 1,362,160.32 and 557,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,014.40, 1,362,160.32 and 557,399.04 is: 769,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,014.40 : 1,362,160.32 = 557,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,014.40/1,362,160.32 = 557,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,014.40x = 1,362,160.32 × 557,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,014.40x = 759,266,854,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,266,854,694.09/987,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,256.11

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