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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,043.02, 1,362,108.84 and 557,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,043.02, 1,362,108.84 and 557,297.52 is: 769,064.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,043.02 : 1,362,108.84 = 557,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,043.02/1,362,108.84 = 557,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,043.02x = 1,362,108.84 × 557,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,043.02x = 759,099,878,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,099,878,502.08/987,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,064.63

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